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

All occupants were wearing seat belts, and the child was properly secured in a car seat, CHP Officer Michael Harper said. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Give me a great stroller, car seat, baby carrier, bottles, diapers, and somewhere safe for the baby to sleep. — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2026

Vacuum The Seats, Carpets, And Floor Mats Dirt, sand, crumbs, and pet hair can build up on car seats and floors, especially after a busy week of errands, school drop-offs, or outdoor activities. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026

The impact sent the baby’s car seat flying, court documents show. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for car seat

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete

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