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
💡 Concept
Her waterproof jacket keeps her completely dry during the sudden mountain downpour.
🎵 Rhyme
Bulletproof, waterproof - a foolproof plan!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈwɔːtərpruːf/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɔːtəpruːf/
🌳Etymology
Rootwater
Suffix-proof
🎵Rhyme
foolprooffireproofbulletproof
foolproof
fireproof
bulletproof
🔗Collocations
waterproof jacket
waterproof watch
waterproof mascara
waterproof membrane
completely waterproof
waterproof the roof
waterproof coating
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My waterproof phone survived a dip in the toilet, but my dignity didn't.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
water-resistantimpermeablewatertightwater-repellent
Antonyms
permeableporousabsorbent
Related
weatherproofrainproofmoisture-proofsealedimpervious
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