benchwarmers
/ˈbɛntʃˌwɔrmərz/
noun
- 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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