waterproof

Example Sentences

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I have a waterproof outfit, a tarpaulin over the bench, decorated with union jacks.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

A waterproof coating allows the cathode to keep functioning, and the vertical layout helps it dry gradually after water recedes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 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

I slipped on waterproof shoes, grabbed a pair of shears and, still in my pajamas, tiptoed down the grand staircase of the château and out onto the dewy grass of the garden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The finished product was not fully waterproof, and it was going to need regular maintenance, but it was a huge improvement.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo