fireproof

[ fahyuhr-proof ]

/ ˈfaɪərˌpruf /

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adjective

resistant to destruction by fire.

totally or almost totally unburnable.

verb (used with object)

to make fireproof.

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Origin of fireproof

First recorded in 1630–40; fire + -proof

OTHER WORDS FROM fireproof

non·fire·proof, adjectivequasi-fireproof, adjective

Words nearby fireproof

fireplug, fire point, fire-polish, fire pot, firepower, fireproof, fireproofing, fire raiser, fire red, fire resistance, fire-resistant

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How to use fireproof in a sentence

That popularity has fireproofed the Globes against years of criticism — and now makes it less likely the show will go away permanently.
Many in Hollywood are cheering a hiatus for the Golden Globes. Those who count the dollars are less sure.|Steven Zeitchik|May 13, 2021|Washington Post
When shopping for the best fireproof file cabinet, keep an eye on the UL fire rating of the product in question.
Best office cabinets: Storage must-haves to make your workspace work|PopSci Commerce Team|March 18, 2021|Popular-Science
Both lockable file cabinets and fireproof file cabinets offer an elevated level of protection, while two-drawer file cabinets and office wall cabinets are perfect for saving space.
Best office cabinets: Storage must-haves to make your workspace work|PopSci Commerce Team|March 18, 2021|Popular-Science
Bear in mind that fireproof designs rely upon the use of very heavy construction to produce substantial protection, so these models are better suited to permanent office installations, often on ground-level concrete floors for secure mounting.
Best office cabinets: Storage must-haves to make your workspace work|PopSci Commerce Team|March 18, 2021|Popular-Science

You can, however, place the hand warmer on a fireproof surface once you’re done using it and let it naturally smolder out.
Best hand warmers: Block the chill during your favorite winter activities|PopSci Commerce Team|February 10, 2021|Popular-Science
In 2008 he starred in Fireproof, a critically derided movie about a firefighter trying to save his marriage from divorce.
Kirk Cameron’s Controversies, ‘Growing Pains’ to Values Voter Summit|Kevin Fallon|September 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
A Fireproof Your Marriage study kit and other products are also selling briskly.
The Red Hot Christian Blockbuster|Daniel Radosh|October 21, 2008|DAILY BEAST
In the perfect world of Fireproof, good Christians do not have bad marriages, any more than they drink, gamble or swear.
The Red Hot Christian Blockbuster|Daniel Radosh|October 21, 2008|DAILY BEAST
The success of Fireproof has little to do with its artistic merits, and everything to do with religious message.
The Red Hot Christian Blockbuster|Daniel Radosh|October 21, 2008|DAILY BEAST
In that last category, you might hear a youth pastor ask his charges, “Are you fireproof?”
The Red Hot Christian Blockbuster|Daniel Radosh|October 21, 2008|DAILY BEAST
He was referring to the value of asbestos millboard as a lining for fireproof cases and deed boxes.
Asbestos|Robert H. Jones
"You are certainly a generous magician," said the prince, fastening the fireproof mask on, while his heart throbbed gladly.
Balsamo, The Magician|Alexander Dumas
The floors throughout are fireproof, formed of iron joists, and arched with hollow bricks of a singular construction.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, Vol. 10, Issue 278, Supplementary Number (1828)|Various
It is easier to take a city block and construct fireproof, high buildings than to solve transportation problems.
Euthenics, the science of controllable environment|Ellen H. Richards
Tommy's hotel had outgrown the original modest building and was now modern and fireproof.
The Gay Cockade|Temple Bailey

British Dictionary definitions for fireproof

fireproof

/ (ˈfaɪəˌpruːf) /

adjective

capable of resisting damage by fire

verb

(tr) to make resistant to fire

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