How to Use floatation in a Sentence

floatation

noun

• This floatation device is designed to help your dog swim in any body of water.
  — The Editors, Outside Online, 15 Dec. 2022
• With the aid of floatation devices, the likely survival time is about two to three hours.
  — Holly Yan, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
• Among them is a shot of the mass of packages, buoyed by numerous floatation devices.
  — Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 9 Feb. 2023
• The swimmers can grab the rope and get pulled in, like with other throwable floatation devices.
  — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022
• Do not rely on a baby pool float to serve as a personal floatation device.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
• Balanced floatation works with a dog’s swimming ability, not against it.
  — Kelley Rebori, Popular Mechanics, 21 June 2022
• And a third shot shows a group of swimmers using floatation devices while riding the waves as the shark swims behind them.
  — Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022
• The vest offers abundant floatation to give the vest plenty of buoyancy.
  — Ben Romans, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023
• Her boyfriend reportedly tried to save her by throwing a floatation device.
  — David Chiu, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
• Inside the home, the family of five stayed on a floatation device in the flooding water.
  — Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
• Adults and children should wear personal floatation devices when playing in bodies of water.
  — oregonlive, 13 Aug. 2021
• Maintain lifesaving devices like a hook, pole or floatation device nearby.
  — Annie Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2024
• This fun floatation device features adjustable buckles for a custom and comfortable fit for canines of all shapes and sizes.
  — Southern Living, 18 May 2021
• His brother threw a floatation device into the water, but Vaquera was unable to stay afloat.
  — Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2024
• But for reasons not entirely clear, the floatation device was later found intact drifting in the ocean, the Navy found.
  — Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2024
• Knowing that ice is never considered totally safe, a floatation device and rope are very important to have as well.
  — Ray Petelin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
• Of the 12 this year, nine involved people not wearing personal floatation devices.
  — Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 26 July 2022
• Deputies said that two adult women had brought their children to the pool, placed several floatation devices in the water, and then left the children unattended.
  — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
• They were inspired by zero gravity floatation chambers and make wonderful gifts for remote workers.
  — Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 3 Sep. 2022
• That’s a process likely to take a week or more, according to Schuster, with cranes, floatation bladders and portable pumps needed.
  — Brad Lendon, CNN, 9 July 2024
• Another perk of staying here is the year-round wellness center with yoga, an infrared sauna, massage therapy, and a floatation room.
  — Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2023
• In rapids, always wear your personal floatation device (PFD) and helmet.
  — Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025
• Think floatation therapy, chocolate and wine therapies, and more, far beyond just a traditional menus of spas, facials and scrubs.
  — Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
• The most critical safety item for a boater is a good personal floatation device, like the Hustler from Kokotat.
  — Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 30 Mar. 2021
• Swimmers should have a floatation device, like a bodyboard or surfboard, with them at all times, and a friend or family member on the beach to watch them, Hallac said.
  — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2023
• Other safety tips include wearing a floatation device and carrying rope and an ice pick, as well as telling family or friends of whereabouts and not testing ice thickness alone.
  — Deena Butterfield, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
• The police chief also reminded others about the importance of wearing personal floatation devices while on the water.
  — Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
• All the Marines had floatation devices, and some of those rescued were found bobbing with the gear successfully deployed, Osterman said.
  — NBC News, 14 Oct. 2020
• Both victims were wearing personal floatation devices at the time, per the YCSO.
  — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com, 15 July 2022
• For safety reasons, only pool noodles and US Coastguard approved floatation devices are allowed in the pool.
  — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2022