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Definition of fireproof

fireproof

/ˈfaɪ.ɚˌpruːf/
fire · proof
Past Simple:fireproofed
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Past Participle:fireproofed
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Present Participle:fireproofing
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fireproof Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Able to withstand fire or great heat; made of or treated with material that does not catch fire or burn easily.

Example

"The historical archives are stored in a fireproof vault in the basement of the library."

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• verb

1

To make a building, material, or object resistant to fire or extreme heat, typically by treating or coating it with nonflammable substances.

Example

"Contractors were hired to fireproof the structural steel beams before installing the ceiling panels."

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• Nearby Words

fireplace
fireplug
firepower
fireproof
fireproofing
firesafe
firescreen

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fireproof. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fireproof
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