weatherproof

adjective weath·er·proof \ ˈwe-t͟hər-ˌprüf \

Updated on: 24 Mar 2018

Definition of weatherproof

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

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weatherproof

transitive verb

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weatherproofness

noun

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Examples of weatherproof in a Sentence

The material is weatherproof and will not rot from moisture.

Recent Examples of weatherproof from the Web

Growing kids can be hard to outfit in warm, weatherproof gear that withstands puddle-jumping, biking and skiing.

— erin kirkland, Anchorage Daily News, "Kick the kids out of the house for playtime, and then join them," 19 Mar. 2018
Preliminary park construction plans include eight weatherproof power stations that each include two standard power outlets and two USB ports.

— erin hegarty, Naperville Sun, "Advisory commission recommends adding Smart Park, Harmony Park to Naperville Riverwalk," 14 Mar. 2018
What that translates to in practice is a lineup of lightweight, weatherproof pieces inspired by the early days of Belstaff.

— jonathan evans, Esquire, "After Nearly a Century, Belstaff Is Still Obsessed With Innovation," 2 Feb. 2018
Burberry: Established in 1856, this iconic British luxury name is rooted in its founder’s original invention of gabardine, the kind of fabric known for its lightweight and weatherproof qualities. 15.

— by andrew marton, star-telegram, "The Shops at Clearfork open! With more coming in 2018," 4 Oct. 2017
Built to provide street-market chaos with sanitary, weatherproof organization, the best of these buildings served as unifying emblems of their cities until well after the age of supermarkets was underway.

— henry grabar, Slate Magazine, "Artisanal Tacos on Paper Plates," 7 July 2017
Last year, Douglas Country installed more than a dozen pieces of weatherproof workout equipment here.

— joe rubino, The Denver Post, "These Douglas County parks add challenges to your workouts," 30 May 2017
The plastic body is weatherproof, and the razor-sharp blades will slice rather than tear the grass, even in the wet.

— wired staff, WIRED, "Husqvarna’s Auto Mower: The Future is Finally here," 13 Sep. 2007
Ms. Hicks has laid down 200 meters of serpentine aluminum tubes wrapped in colorful, weatherproof textiles; green cylinders are camouflaged in the undergrowth, while brilliant blue loop-de-loops crawl out of the brush.

— jason farago, New York Times, "Across New York, a Summertime Tour of Public Art," 29 June 2017

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First Known Use of weatherproof

circa 1620

WEATHERPROOF Defined for English Language Learners

weatherproof

adjective

Definition of weatherproof for English Language Learners

: not able to be changed or damaged by the effects of the sun, wind, rain, etc.
: able to protect someone or something from the effects of the sun, wind, rain, etc.