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
Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2025
These waterproof shoe bags are a game-changer for anyone who packs an extra pair of shoes.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
Izzy Baskette, People.com, 21 May 2025
Fully dust-tight and waterproof, the JBL Flip 6 is a robust portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers strong audio with powerful subwoofer-like bass.
—Cierra Cowan May 19, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Adjective
The GoPro Hero 11 Mini is a small-but-mighty waterproof action camera that can easily mount to your helmet, bike, snowboard, or other sporting equipment.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2025
These waterproof shoe bags are a game-changer for anyone who packs an extra pair of shoes.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
Noun
Some of our top picks for this summer include olive-green platform clogs by Matisse, hands-free Skechers sneakers by Martha Stewart, and bubblegum-pink waterproof slides courtesy of Birkenstock.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 21 May 2025
Fully dust-tight and waterproof, the JBL Flip 6 is a robust portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers strong audio with powerful subwoofer-like bass.
—Cierra Cowan May 19, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterproof
Noun
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The European far right is skillfully seizing the moment, promising an agricultural overhaul and a chance to stick it to the city slickers.—
Emily Rauhala,
Washington Post,
11 Apr. 2024
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For the dapper dog walker there's plenty of tweed caps and country-style rain slickers.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2024
Adjective
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Former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart, who has also been a staunch Trump supporter in the past, expressed a similar sentiment to Strickland in an X post on Monday.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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Israel’s staunch ally, the U.S., stepped in to help shoot down Iranian missiles, while other global leaders have called to de-escalate tensions.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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What to look for in a quality men’s raincoat Layers Most raincoats have multiple layers to them, often including 2-3 layers with at least one membrane.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Bring your signs, your raincoats, your courage—and your friends.—
Breana Skiles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Over the June The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite finally got their record highs on Friday after an impressive comeback from April trenches.—
Sara Salinas,Jacob Pramuk,Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The government sent hundreds of F.B.I. agents, U.S. marshals, and others to the Wounded Knee trenches, armed with military equipment including armored personnel carriers and tear gas.—
Nick Estes,
New Yorker,
26 June 2025
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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.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.—
Kate Walbert,
The New Yorker,
29 Nov. 2021
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Developed by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber and based on the best-selling book by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the limited series follows a fictional rock band that’s loosely inspired by Fleetwood mack on their journey through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2023
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The characters gather in their staterooms or at dinner to rehash grievances, dig for details about Streep's new novel or mack on the ship's eligible bachelors, including a bestselling mystery novelist for whom Streep does not bother to disguise her contempt.—
Chris Hewitt,
Star Tribune,
10 Dec. 2020
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“Waterproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterproof. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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