show bench

show bench (plural show benches)

1. A bench or stand on which entries are placed at dog or other animal shows, horticultural shows, fairs, and similar events.
   • 1944, Emily Carr, “Kennel”, in The House of All Sorts:

     Billie's Bobtail half was crammed with the loyalty, lovableness, wisdom, courage and kindness of the breed. His something-else half was negligible, though it debarred him from the show bench.

   • 2015 October 9, Val Bourne, “How one man is intent on saving the lesser known varieties of dahlia”, in The Telegraph:

     'Westerton Folly’ a resplendent pink-purple, glows in the border and does equally well on the show bench.

• bench show