life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

Examples of life jacket in a Sentence

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Authorities said the man wasn’t wearing a life jacket at the time. Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025 Officials said that none of the passengers on the boat were wearing life jackets at the time of the incident, and alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the crash. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025 The department recommends wearing life jackets, having the correct flotation devices, having a paddle, never floating alone and checking to see whether the river conditions aren’t overly dangerous. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025 The park service reminded the public to wear a life jacket when swimming, floating, fishing or boating on the Delaware River. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for life jacket

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of life jacket was in 1883

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“Life jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20jacket. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

life jacket

noun
: a life preserver that is worn like a jacket or vest
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