waterproof

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adjective

wa·​ter·​proof ˈwȯ-tər-ˌprüf How to pronounce waterproof (audio)
ˈwä-
: impervious to water
especially : covered or treated with a material (such as a solution of rubber) to prevent permeation by water
waterproofness noun

waterproof

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noun

1
: a waterproof fabric
2
chiefly British : raincoat

waterproof

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verb

waterproofed; waterproofing; waterproofs

transitive verb

: to make waterproof
waterproofer noun

Examples of waterproof in a Sentence

Adjective This suntan lotion is waterproof. luckily, my backpack is waterproof, so my clothes didn't get wet Noun remember your waterproof if you're walking around London in the winter Verb He waterproofed the deck by applying sealer to it.
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Adjective
This is a rugged and waterproof speaker designed to go almost anywhere and has a multi-function volume knob for controlling volume levels as well as the play/pause functions. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 And finally, the JBL Go 3 speaker is down to $30, packing loud, clear audio into a travel-ready frame that’s both waterproof and tough. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
Noun
With summer, and the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, coming up in the beauty queue, the fade-proof, waterproof, and transfer-resistant liners couldn’t have launched at a better time. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 June 2025 Made with heavy-duty 600 denier polyester and canvas, this waterproof cover reliably kept water off of our furniture during our fall and winter testing period. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Verb
Patch the plumbing or the home's structure to stop active leaks and waterproof the foundation and regrade the yard to prevent minor flooding. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025 Ducks, for instance, scoop up the oily secretion from the preen gland and spread it over their feathers to waterproof them. Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waterproof

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1725, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1788, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterproof was in 1725

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“Waterproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterproof. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

waterproof

1 of 3 adjective
wa·​ter·​proof -ˌprüf How to pronounce waterproof (audio)
: not letting water through
especially : covered or treated with a material to prevent penetration by water

waterproof

2 of 3 noun
chiefly British

waterproof

3 of 3 verb
: to make waterproof

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