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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Handing out pumpkin seats – the precursor to car seats – was one of the ways Salaam and Hasan taught infant safety. Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Dog-friendly car seats like the one Clark-Bell used allow dogs to move freely while being contained in the backseat, while also protecting the car. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025 According to the outlet, investigators found two bloody handprints on Decker’s truck while inside there were items like a blanket, food, and car seats for the girls. Sean Neumann, People.com, 4 June 2025 The best Memorial Day sales include up to 86% off Graco car seats, Apple AirPods, popular Lego sets, and Owala water bottles and tumblers. Laura Lu, Parents, 23 May 2025 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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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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