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Examples of life jacket in a Sentence
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1883, in the meaning defined above
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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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