Backseat: meaning, definitions and examples
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backseat
[ หbรฆkหsiหt ]
car seating
The term 'backseat' refers to the seating area located in the rear part of a vehicle, typically designed to accommodate passengers. It is often considered less desirable than the front seats, as it may limit the view and control of the vehicle. In some contexts, it can also imply a position of less influence or control in a situation, as in someone taking a backseat role in a discussion or decision-making process. The backseat is crucial for safety and comfort for passengers during travel.
Synonyms
passenger seat, rear seat
Examples of usage
- She always prefers to sit in the backseat during long drives.
- The kids were excited to have their friend join them in the backseat.
- In group projects, he tends to take a backseat and let others lead.
Translations
Translations of the word "backseat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น assento traseiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเฅ เคเฅ เคธเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Rรผcksitz
๐ฎ๐ฉ kursi belakang
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะดะฝั ัะธะดัะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ tylne siedzenie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพ้จๅบงๅธญ
๐ซ๐ท siรจge arriรจre
๐ช๐ธ asiento trasero
๐น๐ท arka koltuk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ท์ข์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ูุนุฏ ุงูุฎููู
๐จ๐ฟ zadnรญ sedadlo
๐ธ๐ฐ zadnรฉ sedadlo
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅบง
๐ธ๐ฎ zadnje sedeลพe
๐ฎ๐ธ aftarsรฆti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััาั ะพััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ arxa oturacaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ asiento trasero
Etymology
The word 'backseat' first appeared in the English language around the late 19th century, originating from the combination of 'back' and 'seat'. The term was used primarily in the context of horse-drawn carriages before it transitioned into the automotive vocabulary. Early automobiles were often designed with two or three seats in the front and one or more seats in the rear, the latter becoming known as the backseat. Over time, as car designs evolved, the backseat continued to play a crucial role in family and social travel. The figurative use of backseat as a metaphor for a subordinate role appeared in the mid-20th century, paralleling the physical positioning of passengers, signifying a lack of control or leadership.