life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

Examples of life jacket in a Sentence

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Some hurled life jackets into the water as survivors drifted away. Ray Sanchez, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024 These cards include information on evacuating the area, using life jackets, and locating emergency exits. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024 The North Madison Volunteer Fire Department said the missing people do not have life jackets and that multiple personnel and ambulances from the towns surrounding Old Saybrook are assisting with the operation. Jon Haworth, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2024 Wear a properly fitting U.S. Coast Guard/Transport Canada approved personal flotation device or life jacket at all times. Kayla Cockrel, Detroit Free Press, 14 Aug. 2024 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 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

life jacket

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