life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

Examples of life jacket in a Sentence

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Multiple people are seen on video bobbing in the water as life jackets are thrown at them from shore, and then seen further adrift from the incident site. Rebekah Riess, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024 Both girls were wearing life jackets but were knocked unconscious when they were thrown into the water upon impact, the post added. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024 The resort fee covers internet, virtual concierge, water park amenities like life jackets and towels, and arts and crafts projects during children's entertainment programs. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 31 July 2024 During this drill, they are shown how to wear life jackets and informed about emergency exits and assembly stations. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 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 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

life jacket

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