waterproof
waterproof
not letting water through
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waterproof synonyms
What's the difference between waterproof / impermeable / water-resistant / water-repellent / showerproof / sealed
More formal/technical: does not allow water or other substances to pass through.
They used an impermeable membrane under the floor.
Means it resists water to some degree (e.g., light rain or splashes) but is not fully waterproof.
This watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters.
Usually describes a treated surface that makes water bead and run off; not necessarily fully waterproof.
The jacket is water-repellent, so water beads on the surface.
Means resistant to light rain or showers but not heavy, prolonged exposure.
This jacket is showerproof — fine in light rain but not in a storm.
Means closed or fastened to prevent leaks; can refer to being airtight or watertight.
Keep the bag sealed to prevent leaks.
Specifically protects against rain; not necessarily waterproof in all conditions.
These shoes are rainproof for walking in wet weather.
Refers to a surface treated with a protective layer; that coating may give water protection but not always.
The fabric is coated with a thin layer of polyurethane.
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How to pronounce waterproof and what this word means
waterproof means waterproof. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce waterproof
/ˈwɔːtəpruːf/
waterproof translation
waterproof
waterproof examples
I bought a waterproof cover for my phone.
waterproof transcription
/ˈwɔːtəpruːf/, /ˈwɔtərpruf/
Questions about this word
waterproof meaning: what does it mean?
not letting water through
waterproof pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
waterproof is pronounced as /ˈwɔːtəpruːf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
waterproof definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I bought a waterproof cover for my phone. Translation: Я купил чехол с пометкой 'водонепроницаемый' для телефона.
Is waterproof part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?
Yes, waterproof can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is waterproof part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
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