watertight

Definition of watertightnext

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Recent Examples of watertight Subjected to an almost watertight international arms embargo, Iran was forced to rely mostly on self-sufficiency, religious zeal, and patriotism. Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025 Des Cars wrote that parts of the museum are no longer watertight, posing a risk to the art’s safety. Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025 The Woods Hole underwater acoustic system includes off-the-shelf components in a watertight Pelican case. IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024 Elsewhere, all the seasickness and disorientation — down to the sound of the bullets and the code names of Omaha Beach sectors — were factually watertight. Tomris Laffly, EW.com, 6 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for watertight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watertight
Adjective
  • If De La Cruz is better to his left because Hayes is on his right, the infield should be relatively airtight with second baseman Matt McLain and Spencer Steer, who has quickly become an exceptional defensive first baseman.
    C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 31 July 2025
  • The plastic containers are airtight to keep your food fresh, and each dispenser has adjustable portion-control settings so there’s no overpouring.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • Their faltering attempt at a total crackdown—which can’t muzzle the anger and bravery of ordinary people—and its general odor of malicious incompetence, is even seeping into the White House’s hermetic media echo chamber.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
  • And since the movie is premiering at Sundance, it’s probably destined to be praised in a way that overshadows its quality of hermetic gloom.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Similar to its other products, this one has a leakproof lid, closeable straw cap, and wide mouth for easy drinking.
    Outside, Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
  • It’s made from triple-layer stainless steel, has a leakproof lid, and comes with a dual straw and sip lid.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Part of what makes Joomra Pillow Slippers enticing is their waterproof design.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
  • When loading donations in a pick-up truck, cover them tightly with a tarp or waterproof plastic.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026

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“Watertight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watertight. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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