water-resistant
adjective
wa·ter-re·sis·tant
ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈzi-stənt 
ˌwä-,
-tə-ri-
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Even classic brands like Barbour are offering major discounts on timeless styles like the Croxdale Waxed Cotton Jacket, a polished and practical water-resistant layer with two deep pockets that’s nearly $200 off.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Its water-resistant design is made with premium leather uppers plus a rubber duck shell and sole to keep your feet dry in any weather (and for plenty of traction when the first snow of the year arrives).
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
It’s made with a water-resistant fabric that has a slight stretch but doesn’t sacrifice its tailored shape.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
They are sealed with a glossy, water-resistant coating to ensure color vibrancy and durability.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Its water-resistant design is made with premium leather uppers plus a rubber duck shell and sole to keep your feet dry in any weather (and for plenty of traction when the first snow of the year arrives).
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
It’s made with a water-resistant fabric that has a slight stretch but doesn’t sacrifice its tailored shape.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
They are sealed with a glossy, water-resistant coating to ensure color vibrancy and durability.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for water-resistant
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-resistant. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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