watertight

adjective
UK: /ˈwɔːtətaɪt/
US: /ˈwɔːtərtaɪt/

  1. Not allowing water to enter or pass through.

    1. The container is watertight, so the contents will stay dry.
    2. We need to make sure the boat's hull is completely watertight before we set sail.

  2. So carefully made that it cannot be questioned or changed.

    1. The evidence against him was watertight, and the jury found him guilty.
    2. The lawyer presented a watertight case, leaving no room for doubt about his client's innocence.

Synonyms

airtight impenetrable unassailable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "watertight" in English means: Not allowing water to enter or pass through., So carefully made that it cannot be questioned or changed..

The phonetic transcription of "watertight" is /ˈwɔːtətaɪt/ in British English and /ˈwɔːtərtaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "watertight": airtight, impenetrable, unassailable.

Example usage of "watertight": "The container is watertight, so the contents will stay dry.". More examples on the page.