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 Malti was water-safe, outfitted in pink floaties and a pink life jacket, captured in mid-air as her mom threw her above her head. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2023 If people do choose to skate, the department recommends being mindful of changing ice conditions, checking local forecasts, avoiding alcohol and being properly prepared by wearing warm layers and bringing rope, a life jacket and flotation device. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 19 Jan. 2024 The best life jacket for kayaking is any USCG Type III that fits properly. Ben Romans, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023 None of the fatality victims were wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident. The Sentinel-Record, arkansasonline.com, 8 Feb. 2024 Some factors can make drowning more likely, including not knowing how to swim, a lack of close supervision, not wearing a life jacket and drinking alcohol while recreating near or in water. Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2024 Does the plane have all the necessary safety equipment, such as oxygen masks, life jackets and fire extinguishers? Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024 The paddle board has several stand-out features like the inclusion of a dry bag for keeping your phone or keys safe on the water, and there are bungee straps on either end of the board to secure life jackets and towels. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024 Then the radio chirped again, updating them that the family had been wearing life jackets and were safe. Sarah Raza, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2023

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

life jacket

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