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Examples of life jacket in a Sentence
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Ella, who wore a life jacket, died from her injuries.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
In open water, like lakes, life jackets are important for safety, too.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1883, in the meaning defined above
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“Life jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20jacket. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
life jacket
noun
: a life preserver that is worn like a jacket or vest
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