waterproofing

1 of 2

noun

wa·​ter·​proof·​ing ˈwȯ-tər-ˌprü-fiŋ 

ˈwä-

1

a

: the act or process of making something waterproof

b

: the condition of being made waterproof

2

: something (such as a coating) capable of imparting waterproofness

waterproofing

2 of 2

present participle of waterproof entry 3

Examples of waterproofing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Shopping for a washable sofa cover built for pets means weighing fit, waterproofing and price against the chaos your couch actually sees. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

As pet owners drive volume, more toppers will be engineered specifically around waterproofing, claw resistance and anti-slip anchoring, and those features will be marketed as premium. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Both of these styles feature breathable Gore-Tex waterproofing and All-Trac outsoles for grip across varied terrain, while the Sk8-Hi adds 200-gram Duratherm insulation for warmth. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

The team had to balance weight and waterproofing as well as figure out successful take off and landing in water, which reflects light and challenges the sensors used in most consumer drones to gauge distance from the ground. — Max Cea, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for waterproofing

• fireproofing
• proofing
• roofing
• spoofing