water-resistant

adjective

wa·​ter-re·​sis·​tant ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈzi-stənt 

ˌwä-, 

-tə-ri-

: water-repellent

Examples of water-resistant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If suede is more your style, these naturally water-resistant loafers are a classic pick. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

The fungus basically created a water-resistant, self-cleaning coating without any external chemicals. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

The retailer’s massive shoe collection has tons of trip-ready styles, including water-resistant mules, best-selling sneakers, and flats designed for on-the-go wear. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026

This sheer mineral sunscreen also reflects UVA/UVB rays to protect skin and prevent sunburn, is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, and is composed of zinc oxide for the ultimate sun protection. — Alison Abbey Hudak, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for water-resistant

• assistant
• consistent
• existent
• insistent
• persistent
• resistant
• subsistent
• coexistent
• equidistant
• inconsistent
• nonexistent
• preexistent

Kids Definition

water-resistant

adjective

wa·​ter-re·​sis·​tant

-ri-ˈzis-tənt

: water-repellent