rainproof

Example Sentences

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They form weirdly impenetrable firefighting foam; they also give us waterproof mascara, rainproof tents, leakproof burger wrappers, and nonstick pans.

From Slate • Jul. 30, 2022

Rainy day essentials: Neutral-colored trenchcoat, waterproof tote, rainproof booties and an umbrella with a fun, feminine print.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2017

Three mornings of stunned surprise that I’d managed to rainproof myself to the extent that I had no idea what half the country wanted, or who they were.

From The Guardian • Dec. 11, 2016

However, during a recent trip to Scotland, the rain and wind drove him inside — to a store where he purchased a wind- and rainproof North Face jacket.

From Washington Post • Aug. 6, 2015

If the thatch be laid a foot in thickness and well done, the shanty will stand a pretty heavy rain—better than the average bark roof, which is only rainproof in dry weather.

From Woodcraft by Sears, George Washington