weatherproof

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

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

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
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

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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.