life vest

noun

Examples of life vest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Hilary, Lloyd's wife, told the humane society that the pug was wearing an orange life vest at the time of the incident. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023 Along with a Barbie doll, this set comes with a plastic boat that can fit up to three dolls, Barbie’s pet puppy, and some additional accessories, including Barbie’s life vest. Maya Polton, Parents, 7 Nov. 2023 All passengers aboard the catamaran were wearing life vests, the RBPF said, according to the Associated Press.. The RBPF did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023

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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 Apr. 2024.

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