spill-proof
3.9
Made to stop drinks from leaking out
- adjective
- /ˈspɪlˌpruf/
:
a prueba de derrames
- The travel mug has a spill-proof lid to prevent coffee from leaking during the drive.
They leak, you know, they're not completely spill proof.
- They leak, you know, they're not completely spill proof.
Examples
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It says it's spill proof, that is.
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This water bottle is specially designed to be spill-proof, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
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With a spill-proof design, the container keeps liquids safely stored without any mess.
Synonyms
watertight
vsspill-proof
7
2.6
Completely closed so water cannot get in or out
is meant to stop all liquid spills not only water
dripless
vsspill-proof
1
4.6
Does not allow liquid to fall in drops
prevents larger liquid escape beyond just drops
sealable
vsspill-proof
1
3.7
Able to be closed tightly so nothing can get in or out
is built to stop liquids escaping without needing closure
leakproof
vsspill-proof
1
3.2
Not letting liquid or gas escape from a container
is aimed specifically at stopping liquid spills rather than gases
Antonyms
How Spill-Proof
leakproof
1
3.2
1
3.2
spill-proof
3.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word spill-proof joins spill ('to let liquid fall out') and proof (a common ending meaning 'resistant', as in waterproof). So a spill-proof mug or bag is made to keep liquid from coming out.