Life Preserver

Pronunciation: /laɪf prɪˈzɜrvər/

Definitions of life preserver

noun a device designed to save a person from drowning by keeping them afloat in water

Example Sentences

A1 I always wear a life preserver when I go swimming.

A2 The boat had enough life preservers for all the passengers on board.

B1 It is important to have a life preserver on hand when participating in water activities.

B2 The life preserver saved the drowning man from certain death.

C1 The sailor grabbed the life preserver and threw it to the person struggling in the water.

C2 The life preserver was securely fastened around the child's waist before they went kayaking.

Examples of life preserver in a Sentence

formal The life preserver is an essential piece of safety equipment on any boat.

informal Make sure to grab a life preserver before jumping in the water!

slang I always feel like a life preserver when my best friend is around.

figurative Her positive attitude was like a life preserver in the midst of chaos.

Grammatical Forms of life preserver

• plural: life preservers
• comparative: more life preserver
• superlative: most life preserver
• present tense: use life preserver
• future tense: will use life preserver
• perfect tense: have used life preserver
• continuous tense: is using life preserver
• singular: life preserver
• positive degree: life preserver
• infinitive: to use life preserver
• gerund: using life preserver
• participle: used life preserver

Origin and Evolution of life preserver

First Known Use: 1783 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'life preserver' originated from the concept of devices or equipment designed to aid in saving a person's life in water emergencies.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe any device used to prevent drowning or assist in water rescue, the term 'life preserver' has evolved to specifically refer to inflatable flotation devices worn around the torso for buoyancy and safety.