life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

Examples of life jacket in a Sentence

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She was found with a life jacket in the Mediterranean Sea early Wednesday morning by the crew of Trotamar II rescue vessel, which is run by the German NGO Compass Collective. Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024 Paddlers must bring their watercraft, a personal flotation device such as a life jacket, and a whistle. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024 There were life jackets stored in each cabin and two safety rafts onboard available to carry 25 people each. Escher Walcott, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024 Danny and Oswald were struggling in their life jackets only a few yards away, calling for help. Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 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 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

life jacket

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