life vest
Americannoun
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life vests
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of life vest
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Wearing a life vest that showcased his toned arms, Macron cut a sporty figure as he vacationed at the Bregancon Fort, the presidential retreat, during France's August summer break.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
I’m a hospice physician, and it’s at junctures like this that I can offer a life vest that completely changes the end-of-life experience.
From Slate ● Apr. 22, 2025
Winter had put a life vest on the dog resembling a shark, with a dorsal fin protruding from its back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2024
Donning a life vest and a black cap, the Prince of Wales sat in a long narrow boat as he paddled with athletes from the British Dragons club on the Kallang river.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 5, 2023
She reached into one of the cabinets for a life vest.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
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