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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The AirPods don't have an IP rating and aren't waterproof.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025
The waterproof, gel-like formula uses film-forming silicones and waxes to create a flexible yet budge-proof seal that locks pigment in place.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Inside the magic of each rug is a special waterproof inner lining that prevents liquids from soaking through to your floors, keeping them clean and containing the mess.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The AirPods don't have an IP rating and aren't waterproof.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
There’s a lot to love, from the waterproof, stretchy three-layer softshell outer fabric to the generous kangaroo pocket and the brilliant dropseat design that makes bathroom breaks easy.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025
The waterproof, gel-like formula uses film-forming silicones and waxes to create a flexible yet budge-proof seal that locks pigment in place.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterproof
Adjective
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Leakproof Toiletry Bottles Though travel-size toiletry holders are not exactly new, this set from Mrsdry is a favorite because of its leakproof build.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Tekton bonds the body together into a seamless, self-supporting monocoque optimized for thermal and leakproof integrity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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City slickers will definitely get a bang for their buck with this place, which is a lot more spacious than a shoebox on the Upper East Side.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
17 Nov. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Those comments largely served as a testament to the staunch conservative’s willingness to work across the aisle to secure funding for his district.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte -- a staunch Trump ally -- referred Swalwell to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution over mortgage fraud accusations, but the department never indicted Swalwell.—
Perry Stein The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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Storrie then answers the door amid a sudden rainstorm to reveal a shadowy figure approaching in a raincoat.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sporting a bright yellow raincoat and rainboots, Garcia pretends to be a journalist reporting on the storm in West Kendall as a palm tree leaf slaps her across the face.—
Xitlalic Montelongo,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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While many of us have a classic trench coat in our wardrobes, Meghan made the case for a trench dress.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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April showers tend not to require full-length trenches, especially as temperatures start to climb.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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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 5 Apr. 2026.
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