life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

Examples of life jacket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web During this drill, they are shown how to wear life jackets and informed about emergency exits and assembly stations. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024 The confluence of Havasu Creek and the Colorado River National Park Service Nickerson had been hiking with her husband, according to CBS affiliate KPHO-TV, and was not wearing a life jacket. Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2024 Deputies said none of the rafters had life jackets on, even though the flotation devices were onboard. Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 25 June 2024 Wearing a bucket hat, the proud dad was escorted by his son, who donned a mesh baseball cap and a life jacket. Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for life jacket 

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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 25 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

life jacket

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