Bench Warmer (Noun)
Meaning
(sports) a substitute who seldom plays.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The team's bench warmer, Johnson, only played in a handful of games all season.
- As a bench warmer, Thompson struggled to stay motivated and focused during practices.
- The coach's decision to keep him as a bench warmer was a source of frustration for the young player.
- After being a bench warmer for years, Martin decided to transfer to a smaller school where he could get more playing time.
- Despite his talent, Jackson found himself relegated to the role of bench warmer due to the team's already crowded starting lineup.