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
Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Major sources of exposure include food, water, and waterproof or stain-resistant items, Marsit said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
The waterproof, kôhl pencil is beloved for its versatility, offering a few seconds of playtime before drying down.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 May 2025
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Adjective
Available in several colors, the canopy is crafted from high-quality polyester fabric that is waterproof, breathable, fade-resistant, UV protective, and easy to clean.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Major sources of exposure include food, water, and waterproof or stain-resistant items, Marsit said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Noun
This document box is fireproof up to 1,550 degrees and waterproof for up to 72 hours.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
The waterproof, kôhl pencil is beloved for its versatility, offering a few seconds of playtime before drying down.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterproof
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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Former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart, who has also been a staunch Trump supporter in the past, expressed a similar sentiment to Strickland in an X post on Monday.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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Israel’s staunch ally, the U.S., stepped in to help shoot down Iranian missiles, while other global leaders have called to de-escalate tensions.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Bring your signs, your raincoats, your courage—and your friends.—
Breana Skiles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Madonna, shot in black and white, is seen walking down a hotel hallway toward an assignation, limping slightly in heels and a black raincoat, clutching her head as if in pain.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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First responders located a trench approximately 90 feet long, five feet wide and five feet deep that been excavated to connect a private residence’s sewer system to the city sewer line, Wright said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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The video showed soldiers being instructed on firing grenade launchers, neutralizing enemy drones and clearing trenches.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Noun
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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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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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Developed by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber and based on the best-selling book by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the limited series follows a fictional rock band that’s loosely inspired by Fleetwood mack on their journey through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2023
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The characters gather in their staterooms or at dinner to rehash grievances, dig for details about Streep's new novel or mack on the ship's eligible bachelors, including a bestselling mystery novelist for whom Streep does not bother to disguise her contempt.—
Chris Hewitt,
Star Tribune,
10 Dec. 2020
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“Waterproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterproof. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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