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Waterproof

usgb/ˈwɔːtərpruːf/Volume
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Weather Protection

Use 'waterproof' to describe items that protect against rain or water.

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She bought a waterproof camera for her beach vacation.
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Not Submersible

'Waterproof' implies protection from surface water, but often not when fully submerged.

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His watch is waterproof, but he shouldn't go diving with it.
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Misleading Context

Sometimes products are labeled 'waterproof' for marketing, so check their actual capabilities.

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This 'waterproof' phone case failed when I swam with it.
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