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benchwarmer Definition and Meaning in English (benchwarmer definition)

noun
Synonyms:substitutereserve playerbackup player
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Benchwarmer definition: A player in a team sport who spends most of the game on the bench and rarely gets to play.

Definitions of Benchwarmer

  1. 1noun

    A player in a team sport who spends most of the game on the bench and rarely gets to play.

Example Sentences

casual

“He was a talented player, but he spent most of his career as a benchwarmer.”

casual

“No one wants to be a benchwarmer when they could be on the field.”

Synonyms

substitutereserve playerbackup player

Antonyms

starterkey playerregular

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Benchwarmer definition: A player in a team sport who spends most of the game on the bench and rarely gets to play.
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'Benchwarmer' translates to 'benchwarmer' in English. Benchwarmer definition: A player in a team sport who spends most of the game on the bench and rarely gets to play.
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