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showerproof

showerproof

1 3.3
Clothes or material that keep you dry in light rain but not in heavy rain
  • adjective
  • /ˈʃaʊərˌpruːf/
  • UK
: impermeable
  • You should wear showerproof clothing if the forecast predicts only light rain.

Examples

  • He bought a showerproof coat for his trip to the rainy city.

  • The showerproof material kept her dry during the brief drizzle.

  • This jacket is showerproof.

  • I bought a showerproof coat for the spring.

  • The showerproof jacket kept me dry during the light rain on my walk.

  • He wore a showerproof coat during the outdoor event, which helped him stay comfortable despite the drizzle.

  • I chose a showerproof hat for the festival because it was only supposed to rain lightly.

Synonyms

water-resistant
vsshowerproof
6 3.4

Keeps some water out without being fully waterproof

is limited to light rain rather than broader water resistance
water-repellent
vsshowerproof
1 3.6

Does not let water soak in easily

is meant for light rain rather than strong or constant wet conditions
rainproof
vsshowerproof
1 2.7

Keeping rain out so things stay dry

is only for light rain rather than blocking heavier rain

How Waterproof

waterproof
38 1.6
showerproof
  • UK
1 3.3

Surface Forms

showerproof positive

Morphology

showerproof = shower + proof (transparent) = shower + proof

Formed from 'shower' + the productive combining element '‑proof' meaning 'resistant to showers', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Showerproof comes from shower meaning 'short rain' and proof meaning 'resistant to'. So, like waterproof, showerproof means something will keep you dry in a short rain or drizzle but not in a heavy storm.