back seat
noun
\
Definition of back seat
Examples of back seat in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
To prevent hot car deaths, KidsAndCars.org recommends always opening the back door when parked, placing an essential item in the back seat with a child and asking a care provider to call if a child doesn't get dropped off on time. — Kristin Lam, USA TODAY, "In the first six days of August, five children have died in hot cars, bringing 2019 total to 29," 7 Aug. 2019 Federal legislation is also under consideration that would require car manufacturers to install a warning light to remind people to check the back seat. — Sharon Otterman, New York Times, "Indictment Delayed for Father Who Left Twins in Hot Car," 1 Aug. 2019 In this historic year of the first Open Division state playoffs in Arizona, the Wolves, the three-time defending 6A champions, are taking a back seat in MaxPreps' and the USA Today's preseason national rankings to 4A Scottsdale Saguaro. — Richard Obert, azcentral, "Chandler football flying under national radar as it begins practice in helmets," 30 July 2019 Move it to the front seat as a visual reminder when your child is in the back seat. — Jacob Beltran, ExpressNews.com, "Education not enough as hot car deaths continue in Texas," 16 July 2019 While his brother and sister were seen lounging and enjoying some snacks, he was spotted wriggling over the back seat of the vehicle and standing in the trunk. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Prince George Was a Riot at the Royal Polo Match and We Nearly Missed It," 11 July 2019 The car's battery pack is T-shaped and runs down the center of the car and under the back seats. — Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, "Mini Cooper goes electric," 9 July 2019 Daughter Abigail, then 16, was driving the family’s SUV back from a visit with Beth’s parents in Toledo while younger brother Cameron, then 12, was riding in the back seat. — Mike Berardino, Indianapolis Star, "A decade after tragedy, Peru's Chris Smith honors late wife's memory at U.S. Senior Open," 27 June 2019 That’s why some of Slack’s competitors are giving messages a back seat. — Rani Molla, Vox, "If Slack is so good, why are so many companies trying to fix it?," 24 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'back seat.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on back seat
What made you want to look up back seat? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Summer 2019 Words of the Day Quiz
-
- Which is a synonym of desideratum?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
-
Summer 2019 Words of the Day Quiz
The Word of the Day takes no vacation.
Take the quiz -
Obscure Shapes
Surprisingly specific words for shapes.
Take the quiz -
Spell It
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
Take the quiz -
Bee Cubed
Listen to the words and spell through all three levels.
Play the game
Share back seat
Resources for back seat