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Adjective
remember to store valuable papers in a fireproof box
Verb
The building was not fireproofed.
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Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
Keep them in one waterproof, fireproof case to take with you.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Jan. 2024
Dakin Andone, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Lawmakers should be focused on fireproofing the state, not Trump-proofing it, as repeated by several legislative Republicans recently.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Its exterior is built with a heavy-duty steel roof, fireproof and insulated wall panels, a soundproof and insulated door, and plastic steel sliding windows.
—Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
Keep them in one waterproof, fireproof case to take with you.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Jan. 2024
Verb
Related article As California wildfires become more frequent, people will need to fireproof their homes.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Lawmakers should be focused on fireproofing the state, not Trump-proofing it, as repeated by several legislative Republicans recently.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Fireproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireproof. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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fireproof
1 of 2 adjective
fire·proof
-ˈprüf 
: not easily burned : made safe against fire
fireproof
2 of 2 verb
: to make fireproof
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