life vest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of life vest
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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A spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office said it was “too early in the investigation” to comment on the use of life vests.
From Los Angeles Times
We traded life vests and bathing suits for wedding attire behind a rock and connected to shaky cell service so family and friends could participate.
From Los Angeles Times
February saw a major raid where boats, engines, life vests and flotation devices for children were seized in Germany with 19 arrests - but these were made under Belgian and French judicial orders.
From BBC
Winter had put a life vest on the dog resembling a shark, with a dorsal fin protruding from its back.
From Los Angeles Times
We counted 67 people, some without life vests.
From BBC
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