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
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
The 40 mm Oyster case is waterproof to 100 meters and crafted from solid white gold.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Blomberg says the balance between waterproof and breathability isn’t always clear.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Put your best foot forward this season with discounts on some of our favorite sneaker brands, as well as exciting deals on waterproof hiking boots and warm-weather sandals.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
The 40 mm Oyster case is waterproof to 100 meters and crafted from solid white gold.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
Shoes: Uggs or other furry boots might keep your toes warm, but other shoe options that are insulated and waterproof might be your best bet.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Blomberg says the balance between waterproof and breathability isn’t always clear.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterproof
Noun
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The European far right is skillfully seizing the moment, promising an agricultural overhaul and a chance to stick it to the city slickers.—
Emily Rauhala,
Washington Post,
11 Apr. 2024
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For the dapper dog walker there's plenty of tweed caps and country-style rain slickers.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2024
Adjective
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The billionaire Ackman, a staunch Trump supporter, put the market's fears about the fate of the global economy in the starkest terms possible.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
6 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Tuberville, a staunch Trump supporter, joined guest host Jackie DeAngelis on Sunday Morning Futures to discuss the recent Senate GOP budget, which passed 51-48 on Saturday, with Republican Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky and Susan Collins of Maine voting against the bill.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Asha doesn’t have a raincoat with her, her aunt tells the Observer. Day 2 Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, 5 a.m. — Harold Degree goes to sleep after searching for Asha all night.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Feb. 2025
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As the story goes, after World War II, Giuseppe lost his job working for an airplane manufacturer and joined a raincoat producer.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
9 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The Bucks can’t afford to cough up the ball in their own trenches.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This sophisticated trench is crafted to withstand both rain and wind while maintaining a breathable feel.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The jean were presented alongside a collection of classic workwear with Japanese vintage details, and oilskin coat inspired by one of creative director Maria Heilmann’s vintage pieces, and handknitted pieces crafted from undyed llama.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.—
Kate Walbert,
The New Yorker,
29 Nov. 2021
Noun
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Developed by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber and based on the best-selling book by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the limited series follows a fictional rock band that’s loosely inspired by Fleetwood mack on their journey through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2023
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The characters gather in their staterooms or at dinner to rehash grievances, dig for details about Streep's new novel or mack on the ship's eligible bachelors, including a bestselling mystery novelist for whom Streep does not bother to disguise her contempt.—
Chris Hewitt,
Star Tribune,
10 Dec. 2020
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“Waterproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterproof. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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