Phrase guide

death seat

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The front passenger seat of an automobile, whose occupant is thought to have a high risk of death in the event of a collision.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

the car seat beside the driver of an automobile; believed to be the most dangerous place to sit in a car in case of an accident

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: car seat

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