fireproof

[fahyuhr-proof]

adjective

1. resistant to destruction by fire.

2. totally or almost totally unburnable.

verb (used with object)

1. to make fireproof.

fireproof

/ ˈfaɪəˌpruːf /

adjective

1. capable of resisting damage by fire

verb

1. (tr) to make resistant to fire

Other Word Forms

• nonfireproof adjective
• quasi-fireproof adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fireproof¹

First recorded in 1630–40; fire + -proof

Example Sentences

Temperatures in the cockpit of an F1 car can be more than 40C, and drivers are wearing several layers of fireproof clothing in addition to a balaclava and helmet, so overheating is a serious concern.

From BBC

Explosions ripped through firewalls and engulfed much of the platform, including the control room and accommodation blocks - which were meant to be fireproof and safe.

From BBC

Some renters and homeowners will arm fire-retardant sprayers on their roofs and jam valuables into fireproof ADUs tucked in their backyards.

From Los Angeles Times

You’d clear out flammable clutter, upgrade alarms, and perhaps install fireproof doors or sprinklers.

From Salon

In addition to the fireproof qualities of building with earthen materials, adobes have other strong characteristics that strengthen the argument for reintroducing them into the city’s architectural fold.

From Los Angeles Times