waterproofing

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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

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present participle of waterproof entry 3

Examples of waterproofing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The designers aren’t yet sure about waterproofing and durability ratings, and the battery capacity could change. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026

The headphones combine tough construction, light waterproofing, and long battery life to be ready for life with a child. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for waterproofing

• fireproofing
• proofing
• roofing
• spoofing