English Explanatory Dictionary

waterproof

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resistant to the effects of water.
  2. Made of or covered with material that doesn't allow water in.
  3. Incapable of failing; unassailable.
verb
  1. To make waterproof or water-resistant.
noun
  1. A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water.
  2. Cloth made waterproof, or any article made of such cloth, or of other waterproof material, as rubber; especially, an outer garment made of such material.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-waterproof.wav /ˈwɔt̬ɚˌpruf/ /ˈwɑ(ː)t̬ɚ-/

Word forms

waterproof more waterproof most waterproof waterproofs waterproofing waterproofed

Etymology

From water + -proof. Compare West Frisian wetterproef (“waterproof”), Dutch waterproef (“waterproof”).

Synonyms

waterfast watertight

Derived words

waterproof pants
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