life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

Examples of life jacket in a Sentence

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The man leaned onto the vehicle for support as crews tried to reach him with life jackets. Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025 Lack of life jackets and alcohol consumption appear to be factors in some incidents. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 July 2025 In the wake of the tragedy, officials reiterated the importance of weather awareness, life jacket use and float plans. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025 One little girl floated like a tether between Constance’s sleeve and an infant face down in its life jacket. Jim Shepard, New Yorker, 8 June 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 20 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

life jacket

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