waterproof

Example Sentences

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Bees, however, often coat their nests with a waxy secretion that creates a waterproof, polished interior.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Elon Musk tweeted in 2022 that the Cybertruck “will be waterproof enough to serve briefly as a boat.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

And much like his newly purchased pad, Simmons’ former home “utilizes solar-power for pool and radiant heated flooring, eco-materials and fire-resistant, waterproof triple-panel windows.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

For 30 years, David Bamberger added, Bamberger skied wearing the same Native American-patterned, woven wool jacket, refusing to pay for a newfangled waterproof one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

His digital wristwatch had lain in the water while he was unconscious and had filled and stopped—and it was supposed to be waterproof.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen