life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

Examples of life jacket in a Sentence

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He was found clinging to a life jacket before being brought to shore and subsequently being transported to a local hospital, per the outlet. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Neither child was wearing a life jacket. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 At the pool, life jackets are provided, and attentive lifeguards always keep a close eye on little ones. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Wear a life jacket when appropriate. James Ward, USA Today, 2 June 2026 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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life jacket

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