water-resistant
adjective
wa·ter-re·sis·tant
ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈzi-stənt 
ˌwä-,
-tə-ri-
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Take this five-piece outdoor furniture set, for example, which is made with acacia wood and has water-resistant cushions for more comfortable lounging.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2025
The sachet is a breathable water-resistant paper that attaches to the plant with a hook or stick.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
And there’s one water-resistant pouch that’s large enough to hold all of my toiletries.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
While the style dates all the way back to 1944 when L.L.Bean invented the first-ever canvas tote as a water-resistant vessel to transport ice, its fashion appeal has never been greater thanks to the rise of the garden aesthetic, the fisherman trend, and quiet luxury.
—Footwear News, 3 July 2025
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2025
The sachet is a breathable water-resistant paper that attaches to the plant with a hook or stick.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
And there’s one water-resistant pouch that’s large enough to hold all of my toiletries.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
While the style dates all the way back to 1944 when L.L.Bean invented the first-ever canvas tote as a water-resistant vessel to transport ice, its fashion appeal has never been greater thanks to the rise of the garden aesthetic, the fisherman trend, and quiet luxury.
—Footwear News, 3 July 2025
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-resistant. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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