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
Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
The sensor is waterproof and offers up to 15 days of wear time.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
This queen-size mattress on Amazon is made from heavy-duty PVC with a waterproof flocked top.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Not only that, it’s designed to be waterproof, and sweat and transfer-resistant.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
The sensor is waterproof and offers up to 15 days of wear time.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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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
This queen-size mattress on Amazon is made from heavy-duty PVC with a waterproof flocked top.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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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
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His position could alienate some staunch supporters who feel strongly about prioritizing domestic labor.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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However, her absence will also provide a chance for many staunch athletes to showcase their skills in the long-course meet in the summer of 2025.Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 30 Dec. 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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So keep the shovels and boots close by but definitely dust off your raincoat.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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Re-signing Austin Corbett and Cade Mays to compete at center is a logical, cost-effective strategy that seems to align with the way the Panthers will approach their already expensive trench group.Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainian drones observed some Russians advancing as far as a key trench anchoring Ukrainian positions just east of Leonidovo in the no-man’s-land along the 250-square-mile salient Ukrainian troops occupy in Kursk.David Axe, Forbes, 9 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 17 Jan. 2025.
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