Life Jacket

Pronunciation: /laɪf ˈdʒækɪt/

Definitions of life jacket

noun a type of personal flotation device worn for safety in water activities

Example Sentences

A1 I wear a life jacket when I go swimming.

A2 It is important to always have a life jacket on a boat.

B1 Before going kayaking, make sure to put on a life jacket.

B2 The life jacket saved his life when he fell off the boat.

C1 The life jacket is an essential piece of safety equipment for water sports.

C2 She always carries a life jacket with her when she goes sailing.

Examples of life jacket in a Sentence

formal It is important to always wear a life jacket when engaging in water activities.

informal Hey, don't forget to grab a life jacket before we head out on the boat!

slang I wouldn't go near the water without my trusty life jacket.

figurative In times of uncertainty, a good friend can be like a life jacket, keeping you afloat.

Grammatical Forms of life jacket

• past tense: life jacketed
• plural: life jackets
• comparative: more life jacket
• superlative: most life jacket
• present tense: wears a life jacket
• future tense: will wear a life jacket
• perfect tense: has worn a life jacket
• continuous tense: is wearing a life jacket
• singular: a life jacket
• positive degree: life jacket
• infinitive: to wear a life jacket
• gerund: wearing a life jacket
• participle: worn life jacket

Origin and Evolution of life jacket

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'life jacket' originated from the practice of using buoyant materials to keep individuals afloat in water for safety purposes.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to as 'life preservers' or 'buoyancy aids', the term 'life jacket' became more commonly used in the 20th century as advancements in design and materials were made for better safety in water activities.