as in leakproof
made of or treated with material that does not allow water to penetrate
luckily, my backpack is waterproof, so my clothes didn't get wet
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as in slicker
a coat made of water-resistant material
remember your waterproof if you're walking around London in the winter
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Recent Examples of waterproof
Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
Handsewn in Italian aranciata black leather, the first boot featured a water-repellent finish on the upper leather and a waterproof Vibram commando sole.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
The phone is certified waterproof and dustproof to IP168 and IP69K standards, while also shaking off drops from up to 1.5 m (5 ft), laughing at shocks and harsh operating conditions, keeping its head at altitude and not breaking a sweat in hot or humid climes – thanks to MIL-STD-810H testing.
—New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
This practical gift idea keeps hands ultra-warm and cozy thanks to its fleeced interior and waterproof, windproof, and snow-proof exterior.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
Handsewn in Italian aranciata black leather, the first boot featured a water-repellent finish on the upper leather and a waterproof Vibram commando sole.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
The leaves are oversized (about 4 inches), and are crafted from waterproof and fade-resistant silk fabric.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
The phone is certified waterproof and dustproof to IP168 and IP69K standards, while also shaking off drops from up to 1.5 m (5 ft), laughing at shocks and harsh operating conditions, keeping its head at altitude and not breaking a sweat in hot or humid climes – thanks to MIL-STD-810H testing.
—New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterproof
Adjective
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The leakproof lid is topped with bamboo to round out the sustainable look and feel of the bottle.—
Clay Abney,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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Shoppers who’ve awarded the containers a perfect rating appreciate that the fridge staples are leakproof and microwave- and dishwasher-safe.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During the Waleses' trip to Canada in October 1991, Diana made time between touring an AIDS hospice and a women's shelter to join William, 9, and Harry, 7, on a visit to Niagara Falls, where the trio donned rain slickers for a wet and wild voyage on the Maid of the Mist.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The European far right is skillfully seizing the moment, promising an agricultural overhaul and a chance to stick it to the city slickers.—
Emily Rauhala,
Washington Post,
11 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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King, the famed horror writer, has emerged as a staunch Trump critic and frequently speaks out against the president on social media.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi, a staunch conservative and the first female prime minister of Japan, has drawn comparisons to the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was a close friend of Trump during his first term.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nested sets shouldn’t stand between you and your raincoat.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Dozens of health care workers walked the picket line outside the medical center in Roseville Tuesday morning, chanting and carrying signs, many wearing raincoats and ponchos.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Carve a trench next to a body of water and the liquid flows convincingly into the gap.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Macy wears a trench, and beneath it, a sheer negligee.—
Charlie Markbreiter,
Them.,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.—
Kate Walbert,
The New Yorker,
29 Nov. 2021
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The jean were presented alongside a collection of classic workwear with Japanese vintage details, and oilskin coat inspired by one of creative director Maria Heilmann’s vintage pieces, and handknitted pieces crafted from undyed llama.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Waterproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterproof. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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