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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1883, in the meaning defined above
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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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