life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

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The benches near the dining table and others throughout the home lift up to store life jackets, cushions and other assorted items. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 The boat had set off early Thursday, and a commercial ship found the sole survivor Saturday in a life jacket, Mosaique reported, citing testimony from the survivor. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 The family said Duran was not wearing an ankle leash or life jacket, deputies said. — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Please remember that according to Idaho state law, children age 14 and under are required to wear a life jacket on the water. — Mark Dee august 18, Idaho Statesman, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for life jacket

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of life jacket was in 1883

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life jacket

noun
: a life preserver that is worn like a jacket or vest
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