childproof

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1child·proof

adj \ˈchīl(d)-ˌprüf\

Definition of CHILDPROOF

1
: designed to prevent tampering or opening by children <childproof pill bottles>
2
: made safe for children (as by safe storage of dangerous materials) <a childproof home>

First Known Use of CHILDPROOF

1956

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