car seat

American  

noun

1. 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.

2. 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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Example Sentences

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

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

Janis James, chief executive of Good Egg Safety, urged parents not to "skimp" on cash when purchasing car seats for children.

From BBC

Her children scrambled into their car seats, chatting happily about the cows and ducks they have at home on their farm.

From Los Angeles Times

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