jump seat
Americannoun
noun
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a folding seat for temporary use, as on the flight deck of some aircraft for an additional crew member
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a folding seat in a motor vehicle such as in a London taxi
Etymology
Origin of jump seat
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Mr. Emerson was off duty during the flight, and was riding in the cockpit jump seat.
From New York Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
Reaching the handles on the fire suppression system would be relatively easy for someone in a jump seat, given that it’s within “arm’s reach,” Miller said.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2023
A pilot will often choose the jump seat to chat with the pilots flying.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2023
When the jump seat, a third seat in the cockpit, is occupied it’s often filled by an off-duty pilot, but the seat can be used by other airline employees or federal safety inspectors.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 23, 2023
The Noe girls, Karen and Carol, were sitting in the backward-facing jump seat, looking out the rear window.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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