Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

backseat

noun
/ˈbækˌsiːt/
Definition
A seat in a vehicle situated behind the front seats.
Examples
  • She sat in the backseat while her brother drove.
  • The children were playing games in the backseat during the road trip.
  • Please remember to wear your seatbelt in the backseat.
Meaning
The area of a vehicle where passengers sit behind the driver and front passenger seat, often considered less prominent than the front seats.
Synonyms
  • rear seat
  • passenger seat
  • back row