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单词 airtight
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airtight

adjective

air·​tight ˈer-ˌtīt How to pronounce airtight (audio)
1
: impermeable to air or nearly so
an airtight seal
2
a
: having no noticeable weakness, flaw, or loophole
an airtight argument
b
: permitting no opportunity for an opponent to score
an airtight defense
airtightness noun

Example Sentences

Store the food in an airtight container. The defendant had an airtight alibi.
Recent Examples on the Web Sealing food in airtight packaging or storage containers will not only keep bacteria out, but also protect the flavor, lock moisture in and help prevent freezer burn. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022 Burrito bowls can be assembled in airtight containers and stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 Pour the pectin stock into airtight storage containers and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and in the freezer for up to a year. Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2022 Keep food—especially honey, maple syrup, and sugar—in airtight containers or tightly wrapped with foil or plastic wrap. Maribeth Jones, Country Living, 14 June 2022 Place garbage in secure, airtight containers inside a garage. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2022 Penn State recommends sealing dry goods like cereal, pasta, rice, quinoa, flour, sugar and pet food in sturdy, airtight containers to prevent silverfish from reaching these tempting food sources. Rebecca Straus, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2022 Then, place them airtight containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022 An alternative is to buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself, keeping it in airtight containers or plastic bags to use at a moment's notice. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

airtight

adjective

air·​tight ˈer-ˈtīt How to pronounce airtight (audio)
: so tightly sealed that no air can get in or out
Store the cookies in an airtight container.

airtight

adjective

1
as in watertight

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • watertight
  • leakproof
  • hermetic
  • hermetical
  • dense
  • lightproof
  • compact
  • waterproof
  • soundproof
  • snug
  • impermeable
  • thick
  • impervious
  • impenetrable
  • close
  • tight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • permeable
  • porous
  • penetrable
  • leaky
  • unsealed
  • pervious
  • absorbent
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2
as in bulletproof

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • bulletproof
  • special
  • accurate
  • exceptional
  • correct
  • undamaged
  • unspoiled
  • precise
  • intact
  • fancy
  • infallible
  • unimpaired
  • unmarred
  • high-grade
  • unerring
  • uninjured
  • unfailing
  • exact
  • mint
  • excellent
  • entire
  • inerrant
  • unbruised
  • polished
  • whole
  • complete
  • perfected
  • superb
  • superior
  • finished
  • seamless
  • terrific
  • completed
  • perfect
  • unblemished
  • classic
  • superlative
  • unsurpassed
  • flawless
  • immaculate
  • prime
  • ideal
  • marvelous
  • irreproachable
  • dandy
  • expert
  • top
  • first-rate
  • impeccable
  • first-class
  • masterly
  • top-notch
  • faultless
  • great
  • grand
  • fabulous
  • consummate
  • fine
  • absolute
  • marvellous
  • picture-perfect
  • indefectible
  • letter-perfect
  • picture-book

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • inadequate
  • defective
  • flawed
  • insufficient
  • imperfect
  • bad
  • faulty
  • incomplete
  • deficient
  • unfinished
  • amiss
  • wanting
  • unpolished
  • broken
  • reproachable
  • censurable
  • fallible
  • damaged
  • spoiled
  • misshapen
  • wrong
  • malformed
  • atrocious
  • incorrect
  • impaired
  • injured
  • inaccurate
  • wretched
  • execrable
  • inexact
  • blighted
  • imprecise
  • vitiated
  • blemished
  • disfigured
  • marred
  • defaced
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