life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

Examples of life jacket in a Sentence

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None of the passengers were wearing life jackets, the Coast Guard said. Brie Stimson, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025 The company had mentioned on its website that the vessel carried life jackets in each cabin and two safety rafts for 25 people each, PEOPLE previously reported. Becca Longmire, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025 Sergeant Jonathan Walker hiked to the spot, bringing a life jacket to toss to the man. Mark Price, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025 Equipment used on the pond, including paddleboards, a rowboat, a canoe, life jackets and more, is included with the sale of the property. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

life jacket

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