water-resistant
adjective
wa·ter-re·sis·tant
ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈzi-stənt 
ˌwä-,
-tə-ri-
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This Marmot puffer coat offers 700-fill down insulation for serious protection against winter’s bite, while the water-resistant shell keeps you dry in snow and sleet.
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Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
The wooden frame is weather-resistant, and each cushion has a water-resistant cover.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
For shoes, waterproof or water-resistant boots will keep your feet warm.
—Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Swatch and Timex have never compromised quality to get their lower price point (and are also water-resistant); Amazon-native brands can also offer the look of luxury labels like Rolex and Cartier for a fraction of the budget.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
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Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
The wooden frame is weather-resistant, and each cushion has a water-resistant cover.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
For shoes, waterproof or water-resistant boots will keep your feet warm.
—Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Swatch and Timex have never compromised quality to get their lower price point (and are also water-resistant); Amazon-native brands can also offer the look of luxury labels like Rolex and Cartier for a fraction of the budget.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-resistant. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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