leakproof

Definition of leakproofnext
as in waterproof
unable to be penetrated by water because of construction or treated material the campers stayed dry in their leakproof tents

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Recent Examples of leakproof If using cold water for thawing, place chicken in leakproof packaging, submerge, and allow about 30 minutes for every pound. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026 With a leakproof straw lid and easy carry loop, this Hydro Flask water bottle is perfect for staying hydrated while on the go. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Each container comes with a leakproof, airtight, and BPA-free plastic lid that is safe for use in the microwave, dishwasher, and freezer, so each one is easy to use and clean. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 July 2026 Instead, they should be placed in a leakproof container filled with alcohol to kill them, and a doctor should be contacted to safely remove the remaining maggots. Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 The plastic bottle is leakproof, with an easy-to-use (and clean) drinking spout. Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 For example, ads for Knix’s leakproof underwear were spotted inside New York City subway cars this spring, and often on Hulu. Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 June 2026 The tumbler’s leakproof lid also rotates for three comfortable sipping positions. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 LifeStraw’s redesigned Peak Series Straw features a durable, leakproof design that’s great for backcountry treks. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leakproof
Adjective
  • This six-pack of extra-large waterproof storage bags isn’t just for moving (although parents of college students swear by these during move-in week).
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Concrete is mixed with a crystalline, waterproof powder that blocks water from penetrating into it, protecting structures and extending their life.
    Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Rocha Moya, 77, a staunch ally of Sheinbaum’s mentor, former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, denied wrongdoing and described the charges as a politically motivated attack.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Once the two were staunch allies and both played major roles in getting Johnson elected.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Leakproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leakproof. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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