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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Secondly, gear like strollers, car seats, and playpens not only occupy a lot of space, but metal parts can tarnish if subjected to humidity. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 Parents loading children into car seats, wheelchair users and anyone with mobility issues often need more than the bare minimum stall width. Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 26 June 2026 It can be used on car seats, couch cushions, carpets, and more, and comes with three attachments for cleaning tight spaces and hard-to-reach areas. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Children’s seatbelts and car seats are provided for pick-ups. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 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 2 Jul. 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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