life jacket

noun

: a life preserver in the form of a buoyant vest

Examples of life jacket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Officials are urging anyone spending time near the water to use a life jacket, especially children and inexperienced swimmers. — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

They were accused of organizing the crossing of a small boat that was unfit for navigation on the open sea, was overloaded and lacked appropriate life jackets. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Singh was not wearing a life jacket when his body was recovered, and the circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Cayabyab said some survivors pulled from the sea were not wearing life jackets, suggesting ‌passengers may have jumped overboard as the fire spread. — CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for life jacket

• bracket
• packet
• racket
• racquet
• straitjacket

Kids Definition

life jacket

noun

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