car seat
Americannoun
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car seats
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a removable seat designed to hold a small child safely while riding in an automobile and that usually attaches to a standard seat with hooks or straps.
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a removable cushion or pad for a driver or passenger to sit on while traveling by automobile, to give extra height or comfort.
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I installed seat belts so I can put my 2-½-year-old daughter’s car seat in back for slow back road drives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2025
The Newbys turned the baby over to Barnes in the parking lot of the Raleigh airport, along with diapers and a car seat.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2025
One listing for a child's car seat on eBay warned against using it in cars despite the product being described as suitable.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2025
Prosecutor Cathlyn Orchard said Mr Wilkinson, having been "frustrated" trying to get Harley into his car seat, had him on his lap in the back seat for what should have been a short trip home.
From BBC ● May 16, 2025
Ray carries Boo out to the truck, and I get her buckled into Lou Ann’s car seat.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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