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
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
This deal saves you 31% on a pocket-sized audio powerhouse packing an IP67 waterproof rating, 12 hours of active playtime, and advanced PartyBoost multi-speaker linking.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Instead, go for stylish, waterproof (or water-resistant) sandals that can seamlessly transition from the pool to lunch, sightseeing, or riding bikes.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Each product used was waterproof, due to the heatwave that had settled on the French capital.
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Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
This deal saves you 31% on a pocket-sized audio powerhouse packing an IP67 waterproof rating, 12 hours of active playtime, and advanced PartyBoost multi-speaker linking.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
Noun
Other than making the tablet waterproof and adding Face ID, there's not much left to improve.
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Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Instead, go for stylish, waterproof (or water-resistant) sandals that can seamlessly transition from the pool to lunch, sightseeing, or riding bikes.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for waterproof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterproof
Adjective
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Each leakproof food storage container and bowl in this 24-piece set comes with an airtight lid and is made from BPA-free glass.
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This version also comes with a straw cap, which, when closed, is leakproof and shatter-resistant.
Noun
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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.
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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.
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That leaves Shapiro—an Orthodox Jew and staunch Zionist—in a tough spot.
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The public is warming up to nuclear, too – after decades of staunch opposition, a 2024 survey commissioned by the Energy Department found that more than 70% of Filipinos trust nuclear power as a reliable source of electricity, and many support rehabilitating the BNPP.
Noun
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When shopping for a raincoat, consider one that's transparent or sheer to better show off your dress underneath.
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People also moved quickly to capitalize on the weather, riding bicycles through the area while selling raincoats and ponchos to fans caught outside before conditions began to clear.
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The most common is to apply liquid termiticide in a trench in the soil around your house.
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This poppy red trench is the kind of summer statement piece that’s worth the investment, especially with this discount.
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“Waterproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterproof. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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