weatherproof

adjective

weath·​er·​proof ˈwe-t͟hər-ˌprüf 

: able to withstand exposure to weather without damage or loss of function

weatherproof transitive verb

weatherproofness noun

Examples of weatherproof in a Sentence

The material is weatherproof and will not rot from moisture.

Recent Examples on the Web

They’re constructed with all-season HDPE that’s made of recycled plastic for an eco-friendly and weatherproof addition to your porch. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026

This weatherproof perch extender gives larger birds more room to land and feed, encouraging a wider variety of species. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026

The windows also include screens, weatherproof outside panels, and inflatable interior blackout panels that fold up and clip to the ceiling when not in use, doubling as overhead shelves. —New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026

The paintings will be displayed in the Stan Cullis Stand reception at Molineux and reproduced in weatherproof material to be installed outside the stadium. —Steve Madeley, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1620, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for weatherproof

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

Kids Definition

weatherproof

adjective

weath·​er·​proof ˌwet͟h-ər-ˈprüf 

: able to stand up under exposure to weather

weatherproof verb