life vest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of life vest
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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And then there are some things—an orange life vest, that one long paddle, a pair of plastic goggles, a lantern with cracked glass—I don’t know how to categorize.
From Literature
Lifeguards were everywhere, and life vests were complimentary.
Kennedy used his knife to cut a strip of material from McMahon’s life vest, leaving one end attached to the vest and locking the other end between his teeth.
From Literature
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
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