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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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The nanny had to drive Theodora for the first time, while also setting up a car seat, in order to get to safety.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Evenflo, maker of car seats and other baby gear, on Wednesday announced a product aimed at turning down the chaos during those less-than-peaceful car rides.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The affected car seats do not have to be disposed of or returned to stores.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Shortly after the shooting, a Journal Sentinel reporter observed parents running into a nearby SSM Health urgent care and clinic to retrieve children, some of whom were in infant car seats.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1968, in the meaning defined above
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“Car seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/car%20seat. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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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