waterproof
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- noun
- /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/
:
impermeable
- I wore the oldest jeans I had, an ancient waxed cotton waterproof jacket, and the over-the-ankle L.L.
Examples
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Weather on the west coast can be anything at the best of times, but for October we have packed full winter kit and waterproofs.
Blog text (14) -
She was carrying a heavy waterproof, khaki-colored jacket over her arm and a bottle of beer.
Fiction book (2001) -
We had coats, but not proper waterproofs; they were, of course, in the cottage as we'd set off in bright sunshine.
Blog text (15) -
Everything must go into the large waterproof bags that have wide openings for lifting contents in and out with ease and slide closures to ensure a tight seal.
Academic text (1993) -
Lara is running along the deck in her waterproofs with another sailor, trying to batten down the hatches or whatever.
Blog text (1) -
With a gallant half-bow, the bearded man in the bright yellow waterproof seized one loop and smartly whipped the whole thing aside, like a seasoned cowboy with a lariat.
Fiction book (1994) -
I bought a waterproof jacket to keep me dry during the rainy season.
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During our trip, everyone wore waterproof gear to stay dry while hiking in the rain.
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The children wore bright yellow waterproof coats as they splashed in the puddles.
Synonyms
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A coat that keeps you dry in the rain
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A long waterproof coat with a belt and deep pockets, often worn in a military style
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Clothing and items like a raincoat or umbrella that keep you dry in rain
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A coat that keeps you dry in the rain
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Clothing that keeps you dry in the rain
A jacket that keeps you dry and warm in wind or rain
How Waterproof
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Surface Forms
Morphology
waterproof = waterproof (semi-transparent) = water + proof
The components water and proof are clear, but the noun sense for a garment is a lexicalized nominal use rather than a fully productive composition.
Etymology
Waterproof as a noun names a rain coat or jacket and follows the same idea: water + proof — so a waterproof is a garment that keeps you dry by keeping water out.