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weatherproof

weatherproof

1 3.9
Able to keep out rain, wind, or sun
  • adjective
  • /ˈwɛðərˌpruf/
translation icon : impermeable
  • The jacket is designed to be weatherproof, keeping you dry during heavy rain.
  • weatherproof fabric
  • weatherproof sack
  • weatherproof exterior

Next up, guys, athletic weatherproof sneakers.

Examples

  • The Pentax K-30 is the most affordable weatherproof DSLR on the market ($850 including lens).

    Blog text (15)
  • Next up, guys, athletic weatherproof sneakers.

  • Winter ready, weatherproof, and I'd wear them with blue jeans.

  • We wore weatherproof jackets and went out into the rain, walking in the middle of the street to avoid loose bricks.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • Danner Mountain Light boots If those Red Wing work boots aren't quite your vibe, then this is another very strong, very weatherproof, very versatile option.

  • The once-standard field notebooks are being routinely replaced by weatherproof handheld computers to document this information.

    Academic text (2013)
  • It even started drizzling, but thanks to my Olympus OMD EM5, I could still shoot since it's weatherproof.

    Blog text (17)
  • DWR technology is essential to the weatherproof products' performance and durability because it enables the clothing to bead water, resist wetting, stay lightweight, dry faster, and remain stain resistant, the company says on its website.

    Blog text (27)
  • These weatherproof shoes are perfect for hiking in wet conditions.

  • Make sure to choose a weatherproof material for your outdoor furniture to prevent damage.

Synonyms

all-weather
vsweatherproof
3 3.7

Suitable for use in any weather, like rain or snow

is about resisting damage rather than only usable in all weather
stormproof
vsweatherproof
3.8

Able to keep out damage from strong storms

covers broader exposure like sun, wind, and rain not only severe events

Antonyms

1 1.1

Harmed so it works or looks worse

3.9

Less good in quality or condition

How Weatherproof

airtight
19 3.9
weatherproof
1 3.9
waterproof
35 1.6
protected
1 2.0
exposed
1 3.4

Surface Forms

weatherproof positive
weatherproofer comparative
weatherproofest superlative

Morphology

weatherproof = weather + proof (transparent) = weather + proof

A transparent compound formed from 'weather' + 'proof' where 'proof' has the productive meaning 'resistant to'.

Etymology

Weatherproof as an adjective joins weather ('rain, wind, sun') and proof ('resistant'). So a weatherproof jacket or tent is 'resistant' to rain and wind and will keep you dry.