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childproof

adj · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Designed to be unable for a child to use, operate, or open.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Because of her arthritis, she always asked not to have childproof caps on her medicine bottles.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Made safe for children.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • They attempted to make the house childproof by covering all sharp corners with soft foam.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: childsafe

Antonyms: none provided

3

adj

Meaning 3

Made safe from children; resistant to damage by children.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • After several visits from his darling nephews, Mike's bookshelves were childproof; all breakables and valuable books had been moved out of reach.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To make something childproof (in any sense).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I debated childproofing my house, but decided against, on the basis that any scars or burns would serve as object lessons in restraint.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

make safe against children

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • childproof the apartment

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: child-proof

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: proof

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English child English proof English -proof English childproof From child + -proof.