waterproof — unable to be penetrated by water; impervious to water
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to be penetrated by water; impervious to water
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/
Example Sentences
- My waterproof phone survived a dip in the toilet, but my dignity didn't.
- She claimed her waterproof makeup could survive tears, but Netflix dramas proved her wrong.
- The waterproof tent kept us dry during the storm.
waterproof
ADJECTIVE[/ˈwɔːtərpruːf/]
unable to be penetrated by water; impervious to water
Her waterproof jacket keeps her completely dry during the sudden mountain downpour.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term emerged in English around 1725 as a compound formation combining 'water' and 'proof'. The word 'proof' originally carried the sense of 'able to withstand or endure a test', which was extended to denote resistance to water penetration.
Breakdown
water (H₂O liquid) + proof (able to withstand or resist), literally meaning 'able to resist water'. The 'proof' suffix derives from Old French 'prove' and Latin 'probare' (to test or approve), semantically shifted to 'resistant to' in compound formations.
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📝Examples
“My waterproof phone survived a dip in the toilet, but my dignity didn't.”
“She claimed her waterproof makeup could survive tears, but Netflix dramas proved her wrong.”
“The waterproof tent kept us dry during the storm.”
“We need to waterproof the deck before winter arrives.”
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