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life jacket

NOUN
flotation device
Synonyms
STRONGEST
life preserver life vest
WEAK
Mae West buoy cork jacket life belt life net lifeline swimmies

Example Sentences

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"At this time, you know, the waves are massive, and I have no life jacket on. So anyway, I just keep swimming. I do breaststroke. I do freestyle. Survival backstroke."

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

The youngster said he started heading for shore with just his life jacket but later abandoned it to swim unencumbered.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

The man, who was not wearing a wetsuit or life jacket, managed to get back on the bed but was dragged off course by currents, so he called 999.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Miscellaneous items include a life jacket for dogs.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2025

A life jacket is in the pocket under your seat.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds