shockproof

adjective

shock·​proof ˈshäk-ˌprüf How to pronounce shockproof (audio)
1
: incapable of being shocked
2
a
: resistant to damage by shock
b
: unlikely to cause shock : protectively insulated
a shockproof switch

Examples of shockproof in a Sentence

The watch is supposed to be waterproof and shockproof.
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The case is also made from a waterproof and shockproof material that’ll help protect your tech. — Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026 It’s built to withstand any environment and is water-resistant and shockproof. — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025 On the deck of a research vessel in Antarctica, fingers and noses are constantly going numb; your gloves need to be water- and cold- and shockproof all at once. — New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026 The protection rating is IP68/IP69K, with the usual waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof claims that come with a device like this. — New Atlas, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shockproof

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of shockproof was in 1862

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“Shockproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shockproof. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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shockproof

adjective
shock·​proof ˈshäk-ˌprüf How to pronounce shockproof (audio)
1
: incapable of being shocked
2
a
: resistant to damage by shock
b
: unlikely to cause shock
a shockproof switch
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