lifejackets
nounUK /ˈlaɪfˌdʒækɪts/
US /ˈlaɪfˌdʒækɪts/
Lifejackets are special vests you wear to stay safe and float in the water.
Everyone on the boat put on their lifejackets before setting off.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Inflatable or foam-filled jackets used by sailors and passengers to keep afloat after falling overboard.
The crew checked that all lifejackets were in good condition before the storm.
3. Child-sized buoyancy garments designed to keep young swimmers safe near the shore.
The kids wore bright orange lifejackets while paddling in the shallow lake.
4. Safety equipment required by law on many commercial and recreational vessels.
Inspectors fined the operator for not carrying enough lifejackets for all passengers.