bucket seat

American  

noun

1. an individual seat with a rounded or contoured back, as in some automobiles and airplanes, often made to fold forward.

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bucket seat British  

noun

1. a seat in a car, aircraft, etc, having curved sides that partially enclose and support the body

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Etymology

Origin of bucket seat

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Today, most would call them bucket seats, but in the ’30s they were known as jump seats, because to move from one seat to the other, a jump of sorts was required.

From New York Times

The bucket seats have a distinct geometric look to them, and are surrounded by various lighting elements.

From The Verge

The original Jeep Cherokee was introduced in 1974 as the original “sport utility vehicle” with bucket seats and “racy detailing” designed to appeal to younger, more adventurous drivers, according to Jeep’s website.

From Washington Post

They plan to install bucket seats with head rests in place of the original low-backed bench seats.

From Washington Times

There’s also a new tailgate work surface that has its own ruler, and customers can get optional front bucket seats that recline to lie almost flat for snoozing between jobs.

From Washington Times