water-resistant
adjective
wa·ter-re·sis·tant
ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈzi-stənt 
ˌwä-,
-tə-ri-
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The water-resistant exterior protects your belongings from unexpected spills, while the anti-theft zippered pockets keep passports and valuables secure in crowded tourist areas or transit hubs.
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Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
The compact design fits all your daily must-haves, from a phone to lip balm, and the water-resistant fabric keeps everything protected on the go.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
The Manfrotto Advanced Hybrid Backpack III is water-resistant, allowing it to be placed on the ground or on the hood of a car and opened in the dark without needing a light.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Best Early Black Friday SSD Deals Dust-proof and water-resistant, the portable Crucial X10 earns our Editors’ Choice for budget external SSDs.
—PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
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Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
The compact design fits all your daily must-haves, from a phone to lip balm, and the water-resistant fabric keeps everything protected on the go.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
The Manfrotto Advanced Hybrid Backpack III is water-resistant, allowing it to be placed on the ground or on the hood of a car and opened in the dark without needing a light.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Best Early Black Friday SSD Deals Dust-proof and water-resistant, the portable Crucial X10 earns our Editors’ Choice for budget external SSDs.
—PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-resistant. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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