# sixth man

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A player who is not a starter but comes off the bench much more often than other reserves.
2. By extension, a person or group who is not part of a team, but who supports or contributes to the success of the team.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sixth-man