life vest

noun

Examples of life vest in a Sentence

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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 Winter had put a life vest on the dog resembling a shark, with a dorsal fin protruding from its back. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024 The claim: Image shows Trump wading through flood waters after Hurricane Helene A Sept. 30 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) appears to show former President Donald Trump walking through a flooded street while wearing an orange life vest. Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 3 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 29 Nov. 2024.

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