waterproof

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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

Fortune Brands is best known for its home- and building-products brands including Moen, House of Rohl kitchen and bath fixtures, SentrySafe waterproof safes and others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

So I went and got my waterproof, which is orange.

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon