weatherproof

adjective

weath·​er·​proof ˈwe-t͟hər-ˌprüf How to pronounce weatherproof (audio)
: able to withstand exposure to weather without damage or loss of function
weatherproof transitive verb
weatherproofness noun

Examples of weatherproof in a Sentence

The material is weatherproof and will not rot from moisture.
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Outdoor smart plugs: Outdoor smart plugs are weatherproof. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025 There were live garment repairs by members of the design team and a Gore-Tex Weather Box put the brand’s weatherproof jackets to the test. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025 The Veno Pro is a full lock assembly that uses a black zinc alloy enclosure with an IP65 weatherproof rating. PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025 The trench coat The perfect weight for transitional weather, trench coats offer weatherproof protection on breezy, drizzly days. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for weatherproof

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1620, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weatherproof was circa 1620

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“Weatherproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weatherproof. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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weatherproof

adjective
weath·​er·​proof ˌwet͟h-ər-ˈprüf How to pronounce weatherproof (audio)
: able to stand up under exposure to weather
weatherproof verb

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