driver's seat

noun

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: the position of top authority or dominance

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with her boss's early retirement, she unexpectedly found herself in the driver's seat
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From the beach to the driver's seat of a car, a sunset looks beautiful from anywhere. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 May 2026 Drake now solely claims the ninth-most periods spent in the driver's seat, according to the chart company. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 The officer in the vehicle then drew his gun in the driver's seat and pointed it at the fellow officer, the chief stated. — Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026 Wake but says the camper will feature a unique three-seat solo-sleeper layout with front and rear passenger seats that transform into a single bed and a small kitchen behind the driver's seat. — C.c. Weiss may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver's seat

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of driver's seat was in 1860

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“Driver's seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driver%27s%20seat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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