bombproof

adjective

ˈbäm-ˌprüf How to pronounce bombproof (audio)
Definition of bombproofnext
as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion the manufacturer's bombproof powerboats can take a lot of punishment

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Recent Examples of bombproof Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy The brand synonymous with bombproof coolers is taking on the trail. — Corey Buhay, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026 That’s the reasoning behind the steep price-tag on this bombproof crate from Gunner, which the company designed to withstand even the nastiest of wrecks. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Nov. 2025 To save up, Argentines stuff bundles of American bills into old clothes, beneath floor boards and in bombproof safe deposit boxes past nine locked gates and five stories beneath the ground. — New York Times, 6 Aug. 2022 The bombproof design comes at a cost but will last for decades. — Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombproof
  1. sturdy
  2. strong
Adjective
  • Denim is a sturdy cotton textile that is woven in a twill pattern, creating a distinctive diagonal rib on the fabric’s surface.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Carrying a large pump spray bottle and a small, sturdy brush, Caitlin Abrams stood before two starkly contrasting graves in a modest cemetery in western Vermont.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of sturdy
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  • Policymakers recognized that American companies needed a stronger reason to invest in innovation.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Meta Platforms, which is pushing its Muse AI agent, lost 7% after reporting stronger revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected, though its profit fell short.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of strong

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