Definition of WATERPROOF

waterproof

Meanings

Plural: waterproofs

Noun

  • any fabric impervious to water
  • a water-resistant coat
  • A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water.
  • 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.

Verb

  • make watertight
    • "Waterproof the coat"
  • To make waterproof or water-resistant.

Adjective Satellite

  • not permitting the passage of water

Adj

  • Resistant to the effects of water.
  • Made of or covered with material that doesn't allow water in.
  • Incapable of failing; unassailable.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 18

waterproof is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
waterproof is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
waterproof is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

waterproof is a valid Words With Friends word