weatherproof

From weather + -proof.

• IPA^(key): /ˈwɛðəpruːf/

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weatherproof (comparative more weatherproof, superlative most weatherproof)

1. Capable of resisting damage caused by the weather.

weatherproof (third-person singular simple present weatherproofs, present participle weatherproofing, simple past and past participle weatherproofed)

1. (UK) To make something resistant to damage caused by the weather.

   Synonym: (American) weatherize

   • 2023 September 20, “Network News: Bakerloo Line back in business”, in RAIL, number 992, page 9:

     Six stations - Harlesden, Kensal Green, Watford High Street, South Kenton, Headstone Lane and North Wembley - have had their canopies weatherproofed and tactile paving laid on platforms.

• weatherproofer (agent noun)