life vest

noun

Examples of life vest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Officials previously released a photo of the raft that it is believed Robison used, showing just a few long planks assembled together, along with a paddle and life vest. CBS News, 14 May 2024 Life jackets Wearing a life vest is always advised. Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024 However, witnesses said that the man, who was not wearing a life vest, never resurfaced. Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024 Videos showed people hurrying out of the ferry’s cabin while putting on life vests, as thick black smoke swept across the ferry. TIME, 4 Apr. 2024 Place a shelf above your shed door or window to organize bulky yet lightweight items, such as chair cushions, life vests, or pool toys. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2023 In one photo, the couple beams in their life vests ahead of their boating adventure. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024 And the safety briefing on how to use oxygen masks and life vests? Bobby Laurie, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2024 Park was sporting a life vest during their first Zoom meeting, a sign of her love of all things nautical. Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of life vest was in 1848

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“Life vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20vest. Accessed 19 May. 2024.

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