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leakproof

American  
[leek-proof] / ˈlikˌpruf /

adjective

  1. designed to prevent leaking.

    a leakproof bottle.


Etymology

Origin of leakproof

First recorded in 1925–30; leak + -proof


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Completely leakproof and available in three sizes, they’re perfect for storing hair care, skincare, or any travel necessities.

From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2024

Second, if you’re ever on the cusp of leaving an event but don’t want to abandon your beverage, I recommend a leakproof Mason jar.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2023

Plus, it has spots to hitch side bags, water bottles and carabiners, and even the zipper is leakproof.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022

They form weirdly impenetrable firefighting foam; they also give us waterproof mascara, rainproof tents, leakproof burger wrappers, and nonstick pans.

From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2022

Many of them were lined with clay, which made them leakproof.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

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