life vest

noun

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The elimination of divisions, which provided cover for mediocre programs over the past 13 years, effectively removes the life vest from the Huskers’ chest and throws them into deep and choppy waters. Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024 Every man, woman and child had to put on a life vest and stay on deck until instructed to go below deck. Leslie Srolovits, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2024 The man had been using a scooter in the water and had not been wearing a life vest, witnesses told deputies. Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 24 June 2024 Everyone on board wore a life vest and six vests were found during the search, per the outlet. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for life vest 

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of life vest was in 1848

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“Life vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20vest. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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