bulletproof

adjective

bul·​let·​proof ˈbu̇-lət-ˌprüf How to pronounce bulletproof (audio)
 also  ˈbə-
1
: impenetrable to bullets
bulletproof glass
2
: not subject to correction, alteration, or modification
a bulletproof argument
3

Examples of bulletproof in a Sentence

The car has bulletproof windows. The police officer was wearing a bulletproof vest.
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In some key voting places, officials have requested the presence of sheriff deputies in addition to bulletproof glass and panic buttons that connect poll managers to a local 911 dispatcher. Steve Peoples, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024 Across the country, election workers have faced harassment and even death threats and have taken extra security precautions this year that include adding bulletproof glass and panic buttons. Christina A. Cassidy, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024 Recent city hall renovations have added bulletproof glass partitions to protect city staff and officials from unaccompanied members of the public. Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024 Trump now delivers speeches indoors or surrounded by bulletproof glass on three sides, a fixture at his outdoor rallies. Sophia Cai, Axios, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bulletproof 

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bulletproof was in 1693

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“Bulletproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulletproof. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

bulletproof

adjective
bul·​let·​proof ˈbül-ət-ˌprüf How to pronounce bulletproof (audio)
: so made as to prevent the passing through of bullets
bulletproof glass

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