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
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Stidham with a sturdy opening act There may not have been another Broncos player who was more eager to get on the field Friday night than Stidham.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sturdy
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  • Reese missed badly on the layup attempt, but her strong play sparked an Atlanta Dream rally before halftime.
    — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Historically, the strongest predictor of a recruiting boom has been a weak economy.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of strong

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