Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Able to withstand exposure to weather without damage: Describes an object, material, or structure that is not easily harmed by rain, wind, sun, snow, or other weather conditions.

2. Verb:

   • To make resistant to bad weather: The action of treating or constructing something so that it becomes protected against the damaging effects of the weather.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:

  • The weatherproof camera survived the heavy rain and sandstorm during the expedition.
  • Before buying garden furniture, check that it is truly weatherproof.
  • The contractor installed weatherproof electrical outlets on the exterior wall.

• Verb:

  • We need to weatherproof the wooden deck before winter arrives.
  • The jacket is made from a special fabric that has been chemically weatherproofed.
  • A simple coat of sealant can weatherproof the concrete patio.

Advanced Usage

• "Weatherproofed" (Adjective/Past Participle): Used to describe something that has undergone the process of being made weatherproof.
  • The newly weatherproofed basement stayed completely dry during the storm.

Variants and Related Words

• Weatherproofing (Noun): The process or materials used to make something weatherproof.
  • Proper weatherproofing is essential for the longevity of a building.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Waterproof, water-resistant, stormproof, all-weather, durable.
• Verb: Seal, protect, treat, fortify against the elements.

Notes on Different Meanings

The core meaning of "weatherproof" is consistent. The distinction is primarily grammatical, between describing a state (adjective) and describing an action to achieve that state (verb). It is not typically used in an abstract or metaphorical sense.

Adjective

1. able to withstand exposure to weather without damage
   • weatherproof electric wiring
   • a weatherproof coat

Verb

1. make resistant to bad weather