life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

Examples of life jacket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 See all Example Sentences for life jacket 

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Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

life jacket

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