foolproof
adjective
fool·proof
ˈfül-ˌprüf 
: so simple, plain, or reliable as to leave no opportunity for error, misuse, or failure
a foolproof plan
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DNA fingerprinting gives police a virtually foolproof way to link a suspect to a crime scene.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025
Anyone wanting to buy a foolproof gift for commerce producer Lauren Arzbaecher should head to Anthropologie.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Last but not least, regular cleaning is a foolproof way to prevent the buildup of grease.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Separating the white and dark meat is always going to be more foolproof than trying to get both to the ideal temperature at the same time.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foolproof
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“Foolproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foolproof. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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foolproof
adjective
fool·proof
ˈfül-ˈprüf
: done, made, or planned so well that nothing can go wrong
foolproof directions
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