stormproof

American  

[stawrm-proof] / ˈstɔrmˌpruf /

adjective

1. protected from or not affected by storms.

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stormproof British  

/ ˈstɔːmˌpruːf /

adjective

1. withstanding or giving protection against storms

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Etymology

Origin of stormproof

First recorded in 1585–95; storm + -proof

Example Sentences

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

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

From Washington Times

They could make affordable loans available to anyone who needs extra cash to stormproof equipment, and promise to be patient with repayment terms for businesses that are affected by the storm.

From New York Times

And now Hoogendoorn’s “stormproof” umbrella has become a regular sight on Dutch streets and has recently appeared on a top umbrella list in the United States in part because of its unique design.

From Washington Post

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