rainproof

adjective

Definition of rainproofnext
as in waterproof

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Recent Examples of rainproof The tent’s material is also rainproof and offers UV protection from the sun. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025 Rubber boots, plastic rain suits and rainproof ponchos keep you dry while handling outdoor emergencies. — Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024 The Elite 4 also carries an IP55 rainproof rating, while the Active is an IP57 dust, water, and sweatproof rating. — John Thompson, menshealth.com, 5 Apr. 2023 This Under Armour best-seller is rainproof and has HeatGear shoulder straps for extra comfort. — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 21 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainproof
  1. waterproof
  2. watertight
  3. leakproof
Adjective
  • Dual 6-watt drivers push 12 watts of stereo sound, BassUp gives the low end a little extra kick, and the IPX7 waterproof build means splashes and rain aren’t a crisis.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The material also has a waterproof rating of 5,000mm-plus, a wind resistance of up to 50-mph gusts, and UPF 100 protection for blocking harsh sunrays.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of waterproof
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  • For now, access appears limited to the steadily expanding group of organizations granted access to Claude Mythos Preview through Anthropic’s — not entirely watertight — private Project Glasswing initiative.
    — Robert Hart, The Verge, 9 June 2026
  • Tunnels are also not truly watertight, requiring drainage measures like sump pumps and creating maintenance and reliability issues, the group advised.
    — Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Definition of watertight
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  • When in doubt, transferring your go-to toiletries to uniform-sized, leakproof travel bottles will do the trick.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The real genius is the second lid, which turns the whole thing into a leakproof pitcher.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of leakproof

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“Rainproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainproof. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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