adj

fireproof

Fireproof (adj) means Able to resist damage from fire. Example: “The documents were stored in a fireproof safe.”

adj

Able to resist damage from fire.

"The documents were stored in a fireproof safe."

"They installed fireproof doors throughout the building."

verb

To treat something so that it resists fire damage.

"The contractor fireproofed the steel beams before the inspection."

How to use fireproof

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBuilt or treated so fire cannot easily damage it.

Common pairings

fireproof safe fireproof material fireproof a building

more fireproof comparative, fireproofed past tense, fireproofs singular, most fireproof superlative

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What does “fireproof” mean?

The word “fireproof” means able to resist damage from fire. In plain terms, built or treated so fire cannot easily damage it.

How do you use “fireproof” in a sentence?

Here is “fireproof” used in a sentence: “The documents were stored in a fireproof safe.”

What part of speech is “fireproof”?

Depending on how it is used, “fireproof” can be an adjective and a verb.

How many meanings does “fireproof” have?

“Fireproof” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: able to resist damage from fire.

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