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 recorded on video witnessing and commenting on the rescue, noting that people were ferried three at the time from the failing boat and that the ones remaining were brought life jackets. Forrest Brown, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025 Animals had ransacked the boat shed; every last life jacket, fishing net and fuel tank had been pulled off the shelves and thrown on the floor. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 Both men were towed back to safety using life jackets and throw ropes, officials said. Lauren Liebhaber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2025 When the boat was not returned on time, staff found it on the north side of the lake with Josey sleeping in his life jacket on board, but Rivera was missing. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 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 13 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

life jacket

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