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

For example, if that activity involves sweat, a pool, or the ocean, consider using a water-resistant sunscreen. — Health Editorial Team, Health, 29 July 2026

Empava 71-inch Acrylic Whirlpool Bathtub has 10 air jets, a water-resistant pillow and a waterfall. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Handwoven and tanned in Italy, it’s finished with a water-resistant coating that helps protect it from humidity and the occasional splash. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

Standout picks include a cozy loveseat with ultra-thick cushions, a water-resistant bean bag chair with a matching ottoman, and a small-space-friendly bistro set with gently rocking seats. — Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 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