sport vs ride the bench

sport is a noun but ride the bench is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sport	Yes	No	Yes	No
ride the bench	No	No	Yes	No

sport (noun)	ride the bench (noun)
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
someone who engages in sports
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine

sport (verb)	ride the bench (verb)
play boisterously	be out of the game
wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner