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

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There are also a number of kid-friendly items the washing machine can handle: plush toys, car seat covers, and stroller fabric. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025 American consumers are racing to buy car seats, iPhones and Christmas gifts. Justin Porter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 In addition to these adaptations, Stephanie and Ryan use tools that work well for them, like revolving car seats. Jordan Greene, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025 The screw tool attachment is your ally to remove everything from pretzels to change from car seats and couch cushions. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for car seat

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First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 May. 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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