bucket seat

noun

: a low, separate, usually contoured seat for one person (as in an automobile or an airplane) compare bench seat

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Featuring a slim, bucket seat and metal legs, the design suits a number of styles, from industrial to farmhouse. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026 The Blank Slate Truck has bucket seats and a center tray with cup holders and open bins. Sara Lacey, The Drive, 25 June 2026 At the helm, bucket seats reinforce the high- performance feel, while the cockpit accommodates up to 12 guests, with a central dining area, twin aft sunpads, and a larger sunpad forward. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 Comfort class, which seats up to three, has bucket seats and stowable beds with thick duvet covers. Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bucket seat

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bucket seat was in 1908

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“Bucket seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bucket%20seat. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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bucket seat

noun
: a low seat for one person used chiefly in automobiles and airplanes
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