RAINPROOF Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

rainproof

adjective

Definition of rainproof

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

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Adjective

Post reporters visited the Reflecting Pool on June 25 and identified seven locations where the lining — a waterproof membrane that was painted onto the concrete basin — had partially or entirely peeled away.

— Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Made from lightweight, waterproof EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) rather than leather, these sandals offer the same signature comfort in a more versatile, weather-resistant material.

— Selene Oliva, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Definition of waterproof

Adjective

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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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

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