jump seat
noun
1
: a folding seat between the front and rear seats of a passenger automobile
2
: a movable carriage seat
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The rear cabin is where the presidential touch is truly on display, with rear-facing jump seats, a television console and ample space for high-level discussions or quiet moments between engagements.
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Josh Max, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
The coupe comes with two seats standard, but a cramped rear jump seat is available as a no-cost option.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
According to his account, one passenger relocated to the flight attendant jump seat when bugs were seen falling from the ceiling.
—Ryan Craggs, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The playwright went in on the options, equipping his vehicle with private locks, rubber pedal pads, a hand throttle, heater, and side-facing jump seats in the back.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Josh Max, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
The coupe comes with two seats standard, but a cramped rear jump seat is available as a no-cost option.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
According to his account, one passenger relocated to the flight attendant jump seat when bugs were seen falling from the ceiling.
—Ryan Craggs, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The playwright went in on the options, equipping his vehicle with private locks, rubber pedal pads, a hand throttle, heater, and side-facing jump seats in the back.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Jump seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20seat. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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