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 links are fun on their own or can be used to attach other toys to your car seat, stroller, diaper bag, or anything else. Maya Polton, Parents, 17 May 2024 When on a plane, remember that their height and weight are most important than their age in determining when to keep them in a car seat. Jill Robi, Parents, 18 May 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 6 Jun. 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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