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- [reyn-proof]
- /ˈreɪnˌpruf/
- /ˈreɪn.pruːf/
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- [reyn-proof]
- /ˈreɪnˌpruf/
Definitions of rainproof word
- adjective rainproof impervious to rain; keeping out or unaffected by rain: a rainproof cover; a rainproof coat. 1
- verb with object rainproof to make rainproof. 1
- adjective rainproof resistant to wet weather 1
- transitive verb rainproof make resistant to wet weather 1
- adjective rainproof (of garments, materials, buildings, etc) impermeable to rainwater 0
- verb rainproof to make rainproof 0
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Origin of rainproof
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; rain + -proof
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Parts of speech for Rainproof
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rainproof popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
rainproof usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rainproof
adjective rainproof
- impermeable — not permeable; impassable.
- impervious — not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable: The coat is impervious to rain.
- leakproof — designed to prevent leaking: a leakproof bottle.
- waterproof — impervious to water.
- watertight — constructed or fitted so tightly as to be impervious to water: The ship had six watertight compartments.
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