Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

back-seat

noun
/ˈbæk siːt/
Definition
a seat located behind the front seats in a vehicle.
Examples
  • She always prefers to sit in the back-seat during road trips.
  • The kids were laughing in the back-seat as we drove through the countryside.
Meaning
The term ‘back-seat’ refers to the area in a car or other vehicle where passengers sit behind the front seats.
Synonyms
  • rear seat
  • passenger seat