life vest

noun

1. life jacket.

Word History and Origins

Origin of life vest¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15

Example Sentences

One of those situations where you understand that there is a need to provide a fast response for a drowning victim, providing a flotation aid such as a life vest.

From Popular-Science

We’re treading water, hoping that a life vest will be thrown and it doesn’t come.

From The Daily Beast

As a type-three life vest, the Hustle is versatile and can be used for a variety of other near-shore water sports, like kayaking and canoeing.

From Outside Online

Those selling life vests or coffins cannot use a casual tone.

From Search Engine Watch

His inflatable life vest, a survival tool adopted by nearly every big-wave surfer, failed to inflate, and he had to endure a massive five-wave set, where hold-downs from one wave can keep surfers underwater for over 30 seconds at a time.

From Outside Online

Other officials told reporters that searchers also spotted a life vest and baggage in the water.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• life preserver