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

Recent Examples on the Web The same is true of car seats, which now are recommended for children as old as 7. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2024 Ahead of Prime Day, save on car seats, strollers, travel systems, and more, including a Jeep stroller wagon that’s $100 off. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 17 Sep. 2024 So that those young families can afford to buy a crib, buy a car seat, buy clothes for their children. Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024 With the Doona, gate check the stroller, and leave the car seat at home. Noah Kaufman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for car seat 

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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 4 Oct. 2024.

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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