life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

Examples of life jacket in a Sentence

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Paddlers must bring their watercraft, a personal flotation device such as a life jacket, and a whistle. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025 Participants must be at least 8 years old and wear life jackets. Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025 Both brothers were eventually submerged in the water and neither were wearing life jackets. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025 The Swift Water Response Team used its rescue boat to reach the family, who were provided life jackets before being escorted to shore and checked out by Madison County EMS, according to the Fire Department's post. Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025 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 17 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

life jacket

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