life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

Examples of life jacket in a Sentence

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The life jacket was worn by Laura Mabel Francatelli, who was traveling in first class on the doomed luxury liner. Francie Ebert, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026 The Titanic life jacket is set to go to auction on April 18, through Henry Aldridge & Son. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 It is believed to be one of only a handful of Titanic life jackets still in existence — and the only one ever offered at auction, Cover Media noted. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Officials said most passengers were not wearing life jackets and that the boat appeared poorly maintained. ABC News, 10 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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life jacket

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