waterproof

Example Sentences

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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

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

It is "probably the most dangerous time for adult Emperor penguins because they haven't got their waterproof suits on," he says.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Manufacturers frequently treat these fibers with chemicals to make them flame resistant, waterproof, or antimicrobial.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

C-rations and K-rations had to be waterproof and able to stand the heat or the cold.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac