water-resistant
adjective
wa·ter-re·sis·tant
ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈzi-stənt 
ˌwä-,
-tə-ri-
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Even better, it’s covered in a water-resistant faux suede leather for easy upkeep.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
The combination of plentiful pockets, a water-resistant nylon outer, and an on-trend silhouette totally sold me on this slightly slouchy but still structured crossbody from Bagsmart.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Launched on the brand’s Jubilee bracelet —which debuted in 1945 on the Datejust in celebration of the brand’s 40th anniversary—the references 6510 and 6511 featured water-resistant 36 mm Oyster cases in yellow gold with either champagne or black dials.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Features double-thick cushioning, a flexible honeycomb structure for airflow and a machine-washable, breathable water-resistant cover.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
The combination of plentiful pockets, a water-resistant nylon outer, and an on-trend silhouette totally sold me on this slightly slouchy but still structured crossbody from Bagsmart.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Launched on the brand’s Jubilee bracelet —which debuted in 1945 on the Datejust in celebration of the brand’s 40th anniversary—the references 6510 and 6511 featured water-resistant 36 mm Oyster cases in yellow gold with either champagne or black dials.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Features double-thick cushioning, a flexible honeycomb structure for airflow and a machine-washable, breathable water-resistant cover.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for water-resistant
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-resistant. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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