backseat — the seat behind the driver in a car
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the seat behind the driver in a car
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæksiːt/
Korean meaning: 자동차의 뒷좌석
Korean pronunciation: **백**시트
Example Sentences
- My mom became a classic backseat driver, telling me to slow down every five seconds.
- The CEO decided to take a backseat and let the younger team lead the innovation.
- I found my missing phone wedged between the backseat cushions along with three French fries.
backseat
NOUN//ˈbæksiːt//
the seat behind the driver in a car
💡 Concept
The kids fight loudly in the backseat while dad grips the wheel.
🎵 Rhyme
No need to compete from the backseat - the journey is complete.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈbæksiːt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbæksiːt/
🌳Etymology
Rootback
Suffix-seat
Origin
1900년대 초 자동차 시대와 함께 등장한 복합어로, 'back(뒤)'과 'seat(좌석)'이 결합되어 만들어졌습니다.
🎵Rhyme
completecompeterepeatdefeat
complete
compete
repeat
defeat
🔗Collocations
take a backseat
backseat driver
backseat passenger
from the backseat
backseat role
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom became a classic backseat driver, telling me to slow down every five seconds.”
“The CEO decided to take a backseat and let the younger team lead the innovation.”
😄 Fun example
“I found my missing phone wedged between the backseat cushions along with three French fries.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
rear seatback seatsecondary role
Antonyms
front seatdriver's seatleading role
Related
passengerdriverautomobilesubordinate
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