A bench (长椅) is a long seat for multiple people, typically made of wood or metal. The word "bench" comes from the Old English word "benc," which means "stool" or "seat."

Here are some examples of how "bench" can be used in a sentence:

We sat on the bench in the park and watched the ducks in the pond.

The judge sat behind the bench in the courtroom.

The coach kept the starting players on the bench during the first half of the game.