What does "front seat" mean?

A seat in the front of the vehicle, especially the one next to the driver.

What is a synonym for "front seat"?

Common synonyms include: shotgun, shotguns.

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A seat in the front of the vehicle, especially the one next to the driver.
"Coordinate term: back seat"
2
A position of influence or priority. figuratively

"The state police recovered a broken, jumbo (1.75-liter) bottle of vodka under the front seat of the burned-out wreckage of the minivan."