benchwarmers

/ˈbɛntʃˌwɔrmərz/
noun
  1. Plural of benchwarmer; sports players who rarely play, or people who are not actively involved.
    • During tryouts, the coach watched both the starters and the benchwarmers closely.
    • The movie is about a group of benchwarmers who finally get a chance to play.
    • The benchwarmers cheered loudly for their teammates from the sidelines.
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