waterproof
/ˈwɔt̬ɚˌpruf/noun, verb, adjective3 syllables
Waterproof means: not permitting the passage of water.
Synonyms for waterproof7
noun, as in a water-resistant coat
raincoat
adjective, as in not permitting the passage of water
also used for waterproof
water-resistant, waterfast, watertight
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What does waterproof mean?4
adjective
1
not permitting the passage of water
noun
1
a water-resistant coat
2
any fabric impervious to water
verb
1
make watertight“Waterproof the coat”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Waterproof in a sentence
- To keep their thick fur waterproof, sea otters spend hours grooming.Hybrid
- After bonding, more ductile epoxy is used to waterproof the bond.hecko2
- Avoid using your phone in the rain, it's not waterproof.Amastan
- Be careful not to spill anything on the computer, it's not waterproof.Amastan
- The young campers were kitted out with new waterproof jackets.sundown
- Even if you end up in a downpour, there is nothing to worry about, because it is waterproof.LoverofEnglish
- Are you sure your jacket's waterproof?CK
- Don't forget to pack waterproof clothes.Nuel
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Forms of waterproof
as a noun
- plural
- waterproofs
as a verb
- past tense
- waterproofed
- present participle
- waterproofing
- third-person singular
- waterproofs
- past participle
- waterproofed