shatterproof

adjective

shat·​ter·​proof ˈsha-tər-ˌprüf How to pronounce shatterproof (audio)
: proof against shattering

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Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shatterproof was in 1930

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“Shatterproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shatterproof. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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shatterproof

adjective
shat·​ter·​proof ˌshat-ər-ˈprüf How to pronounce shatterproof (audio)
: made so as not to shatter
shatterproof glass
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