splashproof

IPA/ˈsplæʃ.pruːf/
IPA/ˈsplæʃ.pruːf/

splashproof — adjective

  • splashproofpositive
  • more splashproofcomparative
  • most splashproofsuperlative

1. made so that small drops of liquid cannot damage the item or get inside it

1.形容詞B2
釋義

made so that small drops of liquid cannot damage the item or get inside it

例句

Minho and Femi bought splashproof phone cases before their trip to the waterfall.

collocation: splashproof + phone case / bag / jacket

The label on this bag says it is splashproof, so light rain should be fine.

同義詞
  • water-resistant

    a broader term that also covers protection against light moisture; splashproof focuses specifically on splashes of liquid

  • showerproof

    used mainly for clothing that can handle light rain but not heavy downpours or splashes from all angles

反義詞
  • waterproof

    offers full protection against water including full submersion; splashproof is a weaker, partial form of protection

  • permeable

    allows liquid to pass through, the opposite of resisting splashes

用法筆記

Commonly used to describe electronic devices, clothing, bags, and kitchen equipment. Splashproof indicates a weaker form of protection than waterproof — the item resists splashes but must not be fully submerged in water.

常見錯誤

❌This phone is splashproof, so I can take photos underwater.
✅This phone is splashproof, so rain or a spilled drink should not damage it.
💡Splashproof does not mean the same as waterproof; the device cannot be fully submerged.
❌The camera is splashproof, so I can wash it under the tap.
✅The camera is splashproof, so splashes from the pool will not damage it, but you should not run it under water.
💡Being splashproof only protects against light splashes, not running water or submersion.