mothproof

1 of 2

adjective

moth·​proof ˈmȯth-ˌprüf 

: impervious to penetration by moths

mothproof wool

mothproof

2 of 2

verb

mothproofed; mothproofing; mothproofs

transitive verb

: to make mothproof

mothproofer noun

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1847, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mothproof

• aloof
• behoof
• disproof
• flameproof
• foolproof
• greaseproof
• leakproof
• reproof
• soundproof
• bulletproof
• fireproof
• waterproof