life ring

noun

Examples of life ring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And kudos to the bar, whose life rings embrace a winning combination of vodka, sparkling wine, lychee, cranberry and Lillet Blanc, a.k.a. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 11 July 2024 The 197-footer, which was delivered to its owners last Friday, features an innovative new rescue buoy that cruises to the person overboard rather than bobbing on the water like a traditional life ring. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024 The area resident tried to toss the victim a life ring at least three times, but the man in his 50s was too weak to grab on, Slyvia said. Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2024 The life ring stations have become popular along Lake Michigan in the past few years. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for life ring 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of life ring was circa 1909

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“Life ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20ring. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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