waterproofing

noun

wa·​ter·​proof·​ing ˈwȯ-tər-ˌprü-fiŋ 

ˈwä-

1

a

: the act or process of making something waterproof

b

: the condition of being made waterproof

2

: something (such as a coating) capable of imparting waterproofness

Examples of waterproofing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Condo buildings may also lack the necessary waterproofing and drainage systems to withstand ​​the torrential rain and storm surge that often come with a hurricane. —Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025

Moving on, this pack is highly rated by OR customers for its lightweight construction, easily accessed strap pockets, and overall waterproofing. —Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 June 2025

This would obviously require some waterproofing, but the wheels wouldn't need to be pulled up and out of the way, since Klein wouldn't be going for speedboat-type performance. —New Atlas, 12 May 2025

It was also historically used for waterproofing and plumbing. —Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for waterproofing

• fireproofing
• proofing
• roofing
• spoofing