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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Others have blamed everything from feminism and long work commutes to annoying kiddy car seats. Tom Deignan, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026 Adcock manages child safety seat inspection events and training across Northern Indiana, aimed at helping parents ensure their car seats are properly installed and that their children are safe. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 From diapers and wipes to car seats, toys, feeding gear and back-to-school must-haves, Amazon's biggest sale of the year includes discounts on products families use every day. ABC News, 20 June 2026 Princess Kate later revealed that William had spent time practicing for that precise moment by strapping a doll inside the car seat. Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 19 June 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 26 Jun. 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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