shatterproof

adjective

shat·​ter·​proof ˈsha-tər-ˌprüf How to pronounce shatterproof (audio)
: proof against shattering

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Where Forte’s wimpy Kevin is a send-up of human fragility, Cena’s Buddy has the shatterproof ego of the rooster Foghorn Leghorn, who also happens to be Acme’s CEO. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Avoid any drink mishaps altogether with shatterproof tumblers like these. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 High Camp Flasks’ portable wine and cocktail sets addresses this with a reusable, shatterproof stainless steel design that replaces both packaging and single-use drinkware. — Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 19 Mar. 2026 With features like water resistance and shatterproof construction, this compact headlamp is extremely durable and ready for a challenge. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shatterproof

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First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shatterproof was in 1930

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shatterproof

adjective
shat·​ter·​proof ˌshat-ər-ˈprüf How to pronounce shatterproof (audio)
: made so as not to shatter
shatterproof glass
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