sunproof
- adjective
- /ˈsʌnˌpruf/
- He wore a sunproof hat to shield his head from the strong midday sun.
Examples
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She bought a sunproof cover for her patio furniture to protect it during the summer.
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The new paint is sunproof.
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The new curtains are made from sunproof fabric that will not fade over time.
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I need a sunproof umbrella for the beach.
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The sunproof fabric kept the patio cool even on the hottest days.
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I bought a sunproof hat to protect my face during the beach trip.
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Her sunproof sunscreen allowed her to enjoy the day outdoors without worrying about sunburn.
Synonyms
Able to keep out rain, wind, or sun
How Sunproof
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sunproof combines sun and proof, where sun is the same as the bright star above us and proof means 'protected against', just like waterproof. So a sunproof item is made not to be damaged or changed by sunlight.