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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These paths are designed to pull your car seat as close to the vehicle seat as possible, depending on its orientation. Andee Tagle, NPR, 28 Feb. 2026 Children 11 and under can share their parents' room using existing bedding for free, with extra beds for an additional charge; cribs, strollers, car seats, and high chairs are all available. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026 Travel-friendly pet anxiety product Get this dog booster car seat to help reduce your pup's anxiety while riding in the car. Jessica Moore, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 That means there won’t be any messes or staining if your little one decides to paint their car seat, clothes, or siblings. Anja Webb, Parents, 25 Feb. 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 Mar. 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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