car seat

noun

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

Examples of car seat in a Sentence

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The amount of gear required, strollers, car seats, portable beds, and toys, can make airport travel physically demanding, Tay said. Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026 Try it on furniture, clothing, and car seats. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026 The cliffside suites are large enough to accommodate three rollaway beds, and amenities like high chairs and car seats are available. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026 Make sure car seats are installed correctly, and insist that your child wear a helmet when riding their bike or scooter. Barrie Gillies, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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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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