life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

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Mike Parker, a spokesperson for the commission, confirmed to USA TODAY that life jackets were used during the rafting excursion and the commission will conduct a review of the safety equipment in its investigation. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 May 2026 There were 10 recreational boating fatalities in Pennsylvania last year, eight of which involved people who not wearing a life jacket. Francie Ebert, NBC news, 28 May 2026 Officials said life jackets were in use, but a review of safety equipment is a standard part of the investigation now underway. Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 28 May 2026 Ahead of the holiday, officials are reminding those heading to the waterways to practice safe habits, in particular wearing life jackets. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for life jacket

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 30 May. 2026.

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life jacket

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