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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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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1968, in the meaning defined above
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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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