Thesaurus results for WATERPROOFS

waterproofs

noun

plural of waterproof, chiefly British

as in raincoats

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 waterproofs The American team could certainly have done without the aggravation of running to the pro shop to buy alternative waterproofs in 2010 because they were getting soaked in their official gear. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025

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They’re found in raincoats, and they’re also found in outerwear, which needs a finished product that can keep the consumer dry in long days out in nature.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Cooler itineraries, like to the Norwegian Fjords or Alaska, require extra layers such as insulated raincoats and gloves.

— Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026

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There, trenches, benches, niches and other architectural devices are carved into the floor and walls—adding to the drama of the paintings covering the walls.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
Marie Claire identifies high-collar outerwear as a defining trend of the season, spanning leather jackets, trenches, wool coats and sporty styles.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

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