life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

Examples of life jacket in a Sentence

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Hackett had just been fired after only 15 games as Denver’s head coach before Rodgers tossed him a life jacket. Rob Reischel, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 The sheriff's office reminded visitors to Lake Travis to wear a life jacket and to be aware of the danger of cliff jumping as lake levels remain low. Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug. 2024 Some hurled life jackets into the water as survivors drifted away. Ray Sanchez, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024 These cards include information on evacuating the area, using life jackets, and locating emergency exits. 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 30 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

life jacket

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