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/
Korean meaning: 물이 스며들지 않는, 방수의
Korean pronunciation: **워**터프루프
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
unable to be penetrated by water; impervious to water
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🌳Etymology
Origin
1725년경 영어에서 'water'(물)와 'proof'(증명, 견디는)의 합성어로 만들어졌습니다. 'proof'는 원래 '시험을 견뎌내는'이라는 의미였는데, 물의 침투를 견뎌내는 특성을 표현하게 되었습니다.
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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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