life vest

noun

Examples of life vest in a Sentence

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Phoenix has on a pair of floaties and a life vest, holding a finger up as the mom of two smiles. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 Cory is vibrating with rage and calls out Derrick ahead of the challenge for throwing his life vest at him after the daily when his back was turned. Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024 Participants are also encouraged to bring a headlamp or other light, life vest/belt and leash. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024 There is also video footage from inside the plane during the flight, showing punctured life vests and other damage. David Chiu, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for life vest 

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of life vest was in 1848

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“Life vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20vest. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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