waterproof

Example Sentences

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The mattress should be firm, flat and waterproof.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Bees, however, often coat their nests with a waxy secretion that creates a waterproof, polished interior.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 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

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

He mumbled in Portuguese and then said, “My phone case is waterproof, yes, boss. For surfing. Why?”

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin