Buying slabs
A bench is a long seat for one or more people.
In woodworking, bench can also mean the workbench where making happens. The room and product category usually make the intended sense clear.
For a slab seat, check span, leg placement, edge comfort and final moisture.
More terms
A finished piece is furniture or another completed object made from timber.
A worktop is a finished working surface for a kitchen, utility area or other fitted space.
A cutting board is a small prepared board used for cutting or serving food.
A tabletop is the finished or prepared top surface of a table.