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cross-bench

/ˈkɹɒsbɛnt͡ʃ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.29 in modern English

Syllables
cross-bench
IPA
/ˈkɹɒsbɛnt͡ʃ/
19
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bench placed perpendicular to others, especially certain such benches in the House of Lords on which independent or neutral members traditionally sit.

British usage

adj

Of or pertaining to the cross-benches in the UK houses of parliament.

British usage

Etymology

From cross- + bench.

Usage

Inflected Forms

cross-benches (plural) crossbench (alternative) more cross-bench (comparative) most cross-bench (superlative)

Phrases

cross-bencher

Frequently Paired Words

independent non-partisan

Questions

How do you pronounce cross-bench?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɹɒsbɛnt͡ʃ/.
What does cross-bench mean?
A bench placed perpendicular to others, especially certain such benches in the House of Lords on which independent or neutral members traditionally sit.
Where does cross-bench come from?
From cross- + bench.

How to pronounce cross-bench

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