life vest

noun

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At several points, the action pauses and an ensemble of actors in Edwardian dress scatters around the deck in panic, wearing Titanic-style life vests that foreshadow the play’s catastrophic climax. Houman Barekat, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025 In another sweet snap, Longoria and Santiago can be seen hanging out together on a boat while wearing orange life vests. Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 Phoenix has on a pair of floaties and a life vest, holding a finger up as the mom of two smiles. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 Cory is vibrating with rage and calls out Derrick ahead of the challenge for throwing his life vest at him after the daily when his back was turned. Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 9 Oct. 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 26 Mar. 2025.

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