water-resistant

adjective

wa·​ter-re·​sis·​tant ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈzi-stənt How to pronounce water-resistant (audio)
ˌwä-, 
-tə-ri-
Synonyms of water-resistantnext
: water-repellent

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The smooth fabric is water-resistant and has just enough stretch for comfortable movement. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 The watch is water-resistant to 30 meters, or just under 100 feet. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 This water-resistant style even includes a stuff pouch and comes in 13 colors. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 Both watches are dust- and water-resistant to a depth of 164 feet. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water-resistant

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of water-resistant was in 1883

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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-resistant. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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water-resistant

adjective
wa·​ter-re·​sis·​tant
-ri-ˈzis-tənt
: water-repellent

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