personal flotation device

noun

1. a life preserver, life jacket, or other device for keeping a person afloat in the water. : PFD

Word History and Origins

Origin of personal flotation device¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

And so, 11 days ago, he shed Miller Moss and buckled into a personal flotation device named Jayden Maiava.

From Los Angeles Times

Dave Procopio, a state police spokesperson, also confirmed the 45-year-old Dumfries, Virginia, resident was not wearing a personal flotation device nor was he leashed to his paddleboard when he went under the water on Sunday evening.

From Seattle Times

But to take a class with The Mountaineers, you’ll need a packraft, a paddle, a personal flotation device, helmet, footwear, a drysuit and more.

From Seattle Times

Always have — and preferably wear — a personal flotation device like a life jacket.

From Seattle Times

"We would advise everyone who is planning a trip on the water to take a means of communication should they need to raise the alarm and to wear a personal flotation device," he added.

From BBC