life vest

noun

Examples of life vest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In one photo, Kardashian teased some of the activities the family got to do, as she could be seen floating in the water with a life vest while resting her feet on a paddle board. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024 The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said Montgomery was boating with friends and family on July 15 when his son entered the water and began struggling with his life vest, WSAZ-TV reported. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024 While one person wearing a life vest was found responsive during the rescue, the other two were later pronounced dead, authorities said. Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 16 July 2024 Kim's White Party appearance comes on heels of a sunny vacation in Greece, where the star was photographed a white bikini top and life vest riding a jet ski. Luke Chinman, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for life vest 

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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 18 Aug. 2024.

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