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backseat

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

back·seat

noun \-ˈsēt\

Definition of BACKSEAT

1
: a seat in the back (as of an automobile)
2
: an inferior position <won't take a backseat to anyone>

First Known Use of BACKSEAT

1780

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