Definition of FIREPROOF

fireproof

Verb

  • make resistant to fire
  • To make resistant to damage from fire.

Adjective Satellite

  • impervious to damage by fire

Adj

  • Resistant to damage from fire.

Examples

  • I hastily fireproofed my clothing somewhat by pouring a bucket of water over myself before dashing into the flames.
  • The fireproof safe will protect documents inside for up to four hours in a standard house fire.

Origin / Etymology

From fire + -proof.

Synonyms

fire-resistant, flame-retardant, refractory

Scrabble Score: 17

fireproof: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
fireproof: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
fireproof: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

fireproof: valid Words With Friends Word