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

Edghill said the vessel was fitted with 250 life jackets, two rigid life rafts and six inflatable life rafts. — Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

Natural bodies of water can be unpredictable, and life jackets provide an important layer of protection even for people who are confident swimmers. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Crew members distributed life jackets, administered emergency first aid, evacuated the most vulnerable passengers, and coordinated with larger ships responsible for completing rescues. — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026

According to Coast Guard statistics, three out of four boaters who die in boating accidents drowned, and of those deaths, 87% were not wearing life jackets. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for life jacket

• bracket
• packet
• racket
• racquet
• straitjacket

Kids Definition

life jacket

noun

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