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stormproof

American  
[stawrm-proof] / ˈstɔrmˌpruf /

adjective

  1. protected from or not affected by storms.


stormproof British  
/ ˈstɔːmˌpruːf /

adjective

  1. withstanding or giving protection against storms

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of stormproof

First recorded in 1585–95; storm + -proof


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"It would be mass negligence if we continue to ignore the need to stormproof while we have the chance," he said.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

But since then, the government has worked with partners including the Rocky Mountain Institute, an organization that advocates clean energy, to develop stormproof solar installations.

From New York Times ● May 24, 2023

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

How can you imagine a stormproof, never-varying bark under the charge of a fallible Pilot?

From The Faith of Our Fathers by James Gibbons

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