life vest

noun

Examples of life vest in a Sentence

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Cabin attendants discovered Kepner's body, prosecutors say, wrapped in bedding and partially hidden under a bed, with a box of life vests positioned to obscure it. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 Kepner’s body was found wrapped in a blanket, bruised and under a bed in her room, concealed by life vests. Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 27 May 2026 Don't just grab a life vest or bring it on your paddleboard; put it on. Olivia Young, CBS News, 26 May 2026 Bring a proper-fitting life vest/Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and shoes, as well as sun protection and water for hydration. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for life vest

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of life vest was in 1848

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“Life vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20vest. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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