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

The aircraft also features a water-resistant design to support operations in rain and other wet conditions. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026

For basic protection, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, plus shade and protective clothing. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

It’s designed to be water-resistant, durable, and doesn’t require sharpening. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026

The fleece lining adds warmth without extra bulk, and the outer polyester material is water-resistant to protect against rain and snow. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 29 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