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
Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
An early adopter of the use of technical fabrics in sailing gear, its innovative approach has led to garments like the Verso drysuit, whose fully waterproof fabric has been laser-cut for enhanced ventilation and breathability.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 8 July 2025
No such luck for the vast crowds at Silverstone attending the British Grand Prix this past weekend, who definitely needed their waterproofs.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
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Adjective
Asics hits the gorpcore mark here—the shoe looks sleek, with a truly waterproof sole—speaking to the increasingly blurred lines between outdoor tech and everyday wear.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
An early adopter of the use of technical fabrics in sailing gear, its innovative approach has led to garments like the Verso drysuit, whose fully waterproof fabric has been laser-cut for enhanced ventilation and breathability.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Plus, the surface itself is 100% waterproof for easy cleanup.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 8 July 2025
No such luck for the vast crowds at Silverstone attending the British Grand Prix this past weekend, who definitely needed their waterproofs.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterproof
Adjective
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This water bottle is leakproof when closed and easy to fill and drink from, thanks to its wide cap.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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According to a recent study by Kantar, 38 percent of women, and 51 percent of those ages 12 to 24, use leakproof underwear.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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For the dapper dog walker there's plenty of tweed caps and country-style rain slickers.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2024
Adjective
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DeSantis was widely expected to name Caruso, one of his staunchest allies in the Legislature.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, nine of those board members were appointed by Johnson; two others were elected with the backing of Johnson’s staunch ally, the Chicago Teachers Union.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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So many raincoats don’t, but this one passed with flying colors through the rapids, airing out almost instantly.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Aug. 2025
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The state’s newest theory is that Zeigler wore a raincoat while shooting his wife and mother-in-law (who was shot with two different guns) and struggling with his father-in-law — despite the customer having the father-in-law’s blood soaked into his pants.—
Gail Hollenbeck,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Improvising an armed version to clear Russian trenches should not be an impossible technical challenge, given how easily troops in the field have attached sawn-off shotguns to drones.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In another photo, the Pomellato woman sits in a bar wearing a patent leather trench, a beret, a stack of bracelets on one arm, glancing down at her companion — an English bulldog.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Aug. 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 6 Sep. 2025.
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