car seat

noun

: a portable seat for an infant or a small child that attaches to an automobile seat and holds the child safely

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The child was in a car seat in the back seat of the car, with the engine off and the doors locked, officers said. Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025 Also, double-check to see if it’s recommended to have a car seat in your two-door car in the first place. Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 The twins, who are fifth-grade teachers, also took the baby out of the car seat and brought the child into the school for about half an hour to meet their co-workers, according to The Sun's report. Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Get up to 35% off on everything from smart monitors and car seats to strollers and more. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for car seat

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of car seat was in 1968

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“Car seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/car%20seat. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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car seat

noun
: a portable seat for an infant or a small child that attaches to an automobile seat and holds the child safely
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