as in leakproof
made of or treated with material that does not allow water to penetrate
luckily, my backpack is waterproof, so my clothes didn't get wet
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as in slicker
a coat made of water-resistant material
remember your waterproof if you're walking around London in the winter
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Recent Examples of waterproof
Alyssa Bird,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Laura Mercier’s Flawless Lumière Foundation delivers both, pairing medium, buildable coverage with up to 12 hours of waterproof, fade-resistant wear.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Nathan Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Nov. 2025
There’s a lot to love, from the waterproof, stretchy three-layer softshell outer fabric to the generous kangaroo pocket and the brilliant dropseat design that makes bathroom breaks easy.
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Jenny Wiegand,
Outside,
14 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The walls are treated with the same limewash and a coordinating waterproof plaster, tadelakt, in the shower area.
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Alyssa Bird,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Laura Mercier’s Flawless Lumière Foundation delivers both, pairing medium, buildable coverage with up to 12 hours of waterproof, fade-resistant wear.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Noun
Helly Hansen employs some of its proprietary waterproof and breathable materials, including PrimaLoft Black Eco insulation, a PFC-free DWR treatment, and various ventilation options.
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Nathan Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Nov. 2025
There’s a lot to love, from the waterproof, stretchy three-layer softshell outer fabric to the generous kangaroo pocket and the brilliant dropseat design that makes bathroom breaks easy.
—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside,
14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterproof
Adjective
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This version also comes with a straw cap, which, when closed, is leakproof and shatter-resistant.
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For example, ads for Knix’s leakproof underwear were spotted inside New York City subway cars this spring, and often on Hulu.
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City slickers will definitely get a bang for their buck with this place, which is a lot more spacious than a shoebox on the Upper East Side.
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During the Waleses' trip to Canada in October 1991, Diana made time between touring an AIDS hospice and a women's shelter to join William, 9, and Harry, 7, on a visit to Niagara Falls, where the trio donned rain slickers for a wet and wild voyage on the Maid of the Mist.
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That leaves Shapiro—an Orthodox Jew and staunch Zionist—in a tough spot.
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The public is warming up to nuclear, too – after decades of staunch opposition, a 2024 survey commissioned by the Energy Department found that more than 70% of Filipinos trust nuclear power as a reliable source of electricity, and many support rehabilitating the BNPP.
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People also moved quickly to capitalize on the weather, riding bicycles through the area while selling raincoats and ponchos to fans caught outside before conditions began to clear.
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Arsene Wenger might have struggled with his raincoat, but rarely with his orchestra.
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The most common is to apply liquid termiticide in a trench in the soil around your house.
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This poppy red trench is the kind of summer statement piece that’s worth the investment, especially with this discount.
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Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.
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The jean were presented alongside a collection of classic workwear with Japanese vintage details, and oilskin coat inspired by one of creative director Maria Heilmann’s vintage pieces, and handknitted pieces crafted from undyed llama.
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“Waterproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterproof. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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