Fireproof Meaning
/fˈaɪəˌrpruf/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjResistant to damage from fire.
verbTo make resistant to damage from fire.
Sentence Examples
This house is fireproof.
The curtains are fireproof.
The builders used fireproof materials for the new warehouse.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The special coating made the building completely ____, protecting it from any flames.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The safe is ____, meaning your important documents will be protected even in the event of a fire.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Germanic *fōr Proto-West Germanic *fuir Old English fȳr Middle English fyr English fire English -proof English fireproof From fire + -proof.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"When I was in the States, three years ago, the head porter at one hotel took pains to impress on me that the building was absolutely fireproof."
— 1914, Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The special coating made the building completely ____, protecting it from any flames.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The safe is ____, meaning your important documents will be protected even in the event of a fire.