noun
Uncommon
backseat
Backseat (noun) means the row of seats behind the front seat in a vehicle. Example: “The kids argued over who got the backseat.”
noun
1
The row of seats behind the front seat in a vehicle.
"The kids argued over who got the backseat."
verb
1
To offer unwanted advice or criticism from the sidelines, as a backseat driver does.
"He kept backseating my presentation with unsolicited edits."
How to use backseat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe rear seat of a car, or the act of meddling from the sidelines without taking real responsibility.
Common pairings
backseat driver
take a backseat
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- backseats
- Past tense
- backseated
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Etymology
From back + seat.
Rhymes for backseat
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What does “backseat” mean?
The word “backseat” means the row of seats behind the front seat in a vehicle. In plain terms, the rear seat of a car, or the act of meddling from the sidelines without taking real responsibility.
How do you use “backseat” in a sentence?
Here is “backseat” used in a sentence: “The kids argued over who got the backseat.”
What part of speech is “backseat”?
Depending on how it is used, “backseat” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “backseat” a common word?
“Backseat” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “backseat” have?
“Backseat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the row of seats behind the front seat in a vehicle.
