Descriptive of a product and the process by which a building component is made totally resistant to the passage or penetration of water and/or water vapor.

also water-proof, 1725, from water (n.1) + proof (n.). Noun meaning "garment of waterproof material" is from 1799. The verb is first recorded 1843. Related: Waterproofed; waterproofing.

Shoes and boots constructed out of impermeable materials that allow feet to stay dry and protected from the elements.

Waterproof cameras are designed to be used underwater to a specified depth, and for a specified period of time. Read articles that include this term

A term applied to fabrics whose pores have been closed and, therefore, will not allow water to pass through them.

Most Garmin GPS units are waterproof in accordance with IEC 529 IPX7. IEC 529 is a European system of test specification standards for classifying the degrees of protection provided by the enclosures [..]

able to keep water out. A raincoat is waterproof

Resistant to the penetration of liquid water under certain conditions, as in the case of a plastic book cover.

[Chiefly British] raincoat.

The use of the term in relation to treated cotton ducks is prohibited by the "Fair Trade Practices Act" unless the product shall be impervious to the passage of any water so long as the fabr [..]

The use of the term in relation to treated cotton ducks is prohibited by the "Fair Trade Practices Act" unless :the product shall be impervious to the passage of any water so long as the fab [..]

(n) any fabric impervious to water(n) a water-resistant coat(v) make watertight(adj) not permitting the passage of water

Constructed or protected so that exposure to the weather will not interfere with successful operation.

Rotary watches marked 'Waterproof' on the case back have been upgraded to offer a specification meaning that you and your watch can swim and dive all day. Waterproof watches are suitable for: Swimming, shallow diving, yachting, all water sports (excluding scuba diving) and showering.

A prohibited term used when describing the water resistance of a watch. No watch is 100% waterproof.

Constructed or protected so that exposure to the weather will not interfere with successful operation.

An illegal and misused term; no watch is fully 100 percent waterproof.

An illegal and misused term: No watch is fully 100 percent waterproof.

Constructed or protected so that exposure to the weather will not interfere with successful operation.

Materials that do not allow water to penetrate them.

Waterproof cameras are designed to be used underwater to a specified depth, and for a specified period of time. Read articles that include this term

A device that can be immersed in water and still function properly.

Waterproof: An illegal and misused term: No watch is fully 100% waterproof. Waterproof means the ability to completely exclude the possibility of water entering into any working portion of a watch. Ac [..]

"Waterproof" means impervious to water. In clothing it means covered or treated with a material (as a solution of rubber) to prevent permeation by water.