stormproof

American

[stawrm-proof] / ˈstɔrmˌpruf /

adjective

protected from or not affected by storms.

stormproof British

/ ˈstɔːmˌpruːf /

adjective

withstanding or giving protection against storms

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Etymology

Origin of stormproof

First recorded in 1585–95; storm + -proof

Example Sentences

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People in the area rushed to stock up essentials and worked to stormproof their properties Friday.

From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2022

The September storm pushed water onshore with such force that it penetrated the seams of Hancock’s building, defeating stormproof windows and damaging a third of the units.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2017

For the Statham, it’s more about a stormproof, waxed-cotton, Belstaff motocross-inspired Citimaster or Roadmaster.

From Slate • May 26, 2016

But Ralph LaRossa, the utility’s president, expressed skepticism about the need for making all of its equipment stormproof.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2012

No door the tenement requires, And seldom needs a labored roof; Yet is it to the fiercest sun Impervious, and stormproof.

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