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
Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Unlike the classic Ugg slipper boots, though, the Adirondack boots are winter-ready with a flexible rubber outsole and waterproof construction.
—Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Constructed with 100% waterproof, windproof, breathable 4-layer upper body and 5-layer lower body, this wader is built for unmatched protection, comfort, and durability.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
There is a waterproof lineup for wearing in the snow, and warm fuzzy slippers for curling up by the fire.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Unlike the classic Ugg slipper boots, though, the Adirondack boots are winter-ready with a flexible rubber outsole and waterproof construction.
—Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
The iconic Burberry check (a black, white and red stripe against beige) initially used by the brand to line waterproofs, also featured in different versions across the collection—on trousers, jackets and accessories.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Constructed with 100% waterproof, windproof, breathable 4-layer upper body and 5-layer lower body, this wader is built for unmatched protection, comfort, and durability.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 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 Senate’s confirmation hearing of Russell Vought, one of Washington’s staunchest advocates for cutting spending, offered a preview Wednesday of the bruising spending wars likely to consume Congress this year.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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Internationally, Israel's staunchest allies have largely stood by it during its war in Gaza, but that support has been coupled with the strongest criticism in a generation and widespread calls for a ceasefire from the United States and others.—
Keir Simmons,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The oversized coat, which is a merging of a Czech raincoat and the French trenchcoat, offers runway on the river.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
The Athletic,
24 July 2024
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The single pop of dissident color throughout, provided by Charlotte’s blue raincoat, reminds us of what lies beyond the drab borders of the new German empire.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Preliminary estimates found that filling in the interstate trench would cost $2.4 billion to $3.2 billion, compared to $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion to reconfigure the freeway within its existing footprint.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the photo, there's a line around the moon's equator that resembles the equatorial trench around the Death Star.—
Ailsa Harvey,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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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
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Daigle has a face like an oilskin raincoat, patinated from life on the land moonlighting for mining companies—chasing other people’s dreams.—
Genesee Keevil,
Popular Mechanics,
17 May 2018
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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 29 Jan. 2025.
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