Water Safety Gear

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

• The life preserver is an essential piece of safety equipment on any boat.
• Make sure to grab a life preserver before jumping in the water!
• I always feel like a life preserver when my best friend is around.
• Her positive attitude was like a life preserver in the midst of chaos.

noun a pair of inflatable arm bands worn to help a person float in water

• It is recommended that young children wear water wings when swimming in deep water.
• Hey, don't forget your water wings before we head to the pool!
• I feel like a total water wings pro after practicing in the pool all summer.
• She felt like she needed water wings to navigate the tricky social situation.