Definition of bombproofnext
as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion the manufacturer's bombproof powerboats can take a lot of punishment

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Recent Examples of bombproof Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy The brand synonymous with bombproof coolers is taking on the trail. — Corey Buhay, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026 That’s the reasoning behind the steep price-tag on this bombproof crate from Gunner, which the company designed to withstand even the nastiest of wrecks. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Nov. 2025 To save up, Argentines stuff bundles of American bills into old clothes, beneath floor boards and in bombproof safe deposit boxes past nine locked gates and five stories beneath the ground. — New York Times, 6 Aug. 2022 The bombproof design comes at a cost but will last for decades. — Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Apr. 2020
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Adjective
  • That’s a clear sign of just how timeless and sturdy his music is in a scene defined by constant turnover.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Once your little one has graduated from the baby bath at around five months, this bath seat with a high backrest and sturdy design is the next step.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The majority vote for Madeline, but there’s a strong Victor block.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The weather service warned that stronger thunderstorms on Saturday also could bring gusty winds, frequent lightning and heavy downpours.
    — Juan Ortega, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Bombproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombproof. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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