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
Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
With a waterproof membrane, lightweight insulation and a grippy outsole, these boots provide stability and warmth on icy trails.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
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
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Adjective
The boots have a waterproof leather exterior and faux-fur lining, providing superior insulation against the cold.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
With a waterproof membrane, lightweight insulation and a grippy outsole, these boots provide stability and warmth on icy trails.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
Not as breathable as other waterproof picks in round-up.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterproof
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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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Part of Trump’s plan openly involves relocating Palestinians to two staunch U.S. allies with formidable military capabilities — Egypt and Jordan.—
John Weaver,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Feb. 2025
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Attempts to cast him as a staunch proponent of American restraint or opponent of corporate greed do not reflect his pre-political career, never fit his first-term policies, and don’t describe his current ones.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2025
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On Hermès’ website, customers can browse luxury goods like a $1,025 men’s belt or a $910 chihuahua-sized raincoat (those fit for larger canines cost more).—
Emily Mahoney,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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The company launched women’s four months ago, including blazers, dresses, trousers, overcoats, raincoats.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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The company recommended rebuilding the road and sidewalk and adding better preventative measures, such as drainage trenches or pipes, to make sure surface water didn’t create more problems in the future.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2025
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For days, workers with mechanical diggers have been preparing long trenches for burials.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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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
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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 4 Mar. 2025.
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