life jacket
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of life jacket
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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She and fellow survivors, signed the life jacket, leaving their signatures on the cream-coloured vest, which features 12 pockets and is fitted with shoulder rests and side straps.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
"The water is safe when there's a lifeguard and you have a life jacket on," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
The youngster said he started heading for shore with just his life jacket but later abandoned it to swim unencumbered.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
"At this time, you know, the waves are massive, and I have no life jacket on. So anyway, I just keep swimming. I do breaststroke. I do freestyle. Survival backstroke."
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
“I want a life jacket for my son,” Baba says.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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