Water Wings (Noun)
Meaning
A life preserver consisting of a connected pair of inflatable bags that fit under a person's arms and provide buoyancy; used by children learning to swim.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Usages
Examples
- The child's face lit up when her parents helped her put on her new water wings and she realized she could stay afloat in the pool.
- Many swim schools require children to wear water wings until they are confident enough to swim on their own.
- She put on her water wings and with her parents by her side, she bravely stepped into the pool for the first time.
- After months of practice with her water wings, Emily was finally able to swim short distances without any assistance.
- As she jumped into the water, her water wings provided her with the extra support and confidence she needed to enjoy the water park.