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Definition of backseat

backseat

/ˈbækˌsiːt/
back · seat
Plural:backseats
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• noun

1

A seat located at the rear of an automobile or other vehicle, behind the driver and front passenger seats.

Example

"She placed her groceries on the backseat before driving home."

2

A position or status of secondary importance, inferiority, or reduced priority.

Example

"Personal hobbies often take a backseat during busy exam periods."

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• adjective

1

Located in or relating to the rear seating area of a vehicle.

Example

"The new sedan offers plenty of legroom for backseat passengers."

2

Offering unsolicited advice or criticism without holding actual responsibility or control.

Example

"He grew tired of his brother's constant backseat commentary while he was cooking dinner."

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• Nearby Words

backrow
backscratcher
backscratching
backseat
backside
backslapping
backslash

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Backseat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/backseat
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