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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

Examples of car seat in a Sentence

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Winter coats can pose some safety risks in the car seat. Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Dec. 2025 The device is designed to pull out the deepest, darkest stains; just spray, scrub, and suction on upholstery, car seats, and more. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025 Get a backseat extender for your dog to keep them safe and comfortable, plus protect your car seats. Jessica Moore, USA Today, 30 Nov. 2025 Uppababy Aria Infant Car Seat There's a reason why the Uppababy Aria infant car seat is called lightweight, weighing only 6 pounds, one of the lightest on the market. Anja Webb, Parents, 28 Nov. 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 6 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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