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- [waw-ter-proof, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌpruf, ˈwɒt ər-/
- /ˈwɔː.tə.pruːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [waw-ter-proof, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌpruf, ˈwɒt ər-/
Definitions of waterproof word
- adjective waterproof impervious to water. 1
- adjective waterproof rendered impervious to water by some special process, as coating or treating with rubber: a waterproof hat. 1
- noun waterproof Chiefly British. a raincoat or other outer coat impervious to water. 1
- noun waterproof any of several coated or rubberized fabrics that are impervious to water. 1
- verb with object waterproof to make waterproof. 1
- adjective waterproof resistant to water 1
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Origin of waterproof
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1730-40; water + -proof
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Waterproof
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
waterproof popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
waterproof usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for waterproof
verb waterproof
- stoppered — a person or thing that stops.
- gummed — covered with a gummy substance.
- stop up — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
- waterproofing — Chiefly British. a raincoat or other outer coat impervious to water.
- rustproof — not subject to rusting.
adjective waterproof
- water-resistant — resisting though not entirely preventing the penetration of water.
- rainproof — impervious to rain; keeping out or unaffected by rain: a rainproof cover; a rainproof coat.
- watertight — constructed or fitted so tightly as to be impervious to water: The ship had six watertight compartments.
- impermeable — not permeable; impassable.
- impervious — not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable: The coat is impervious to rain.
Antonyms for waterproof
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