water-resistant

adjective

wa·​ter-re·​sis·​tant ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈzi-stənt How to pronounce water-resistant (audio)
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The light, water-resistant fabric keeps clothes safe from accidental spills and can bear the hard wear of travel days. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 These luxurious chaise loungers come in nine Sunbrella fabric colorways, and the water-resistant teak frame will patina beautifully in your backyard. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 Italian technical-wear master Herno has created this clever reversible jacket that flips from a water-resistant, lightweight shell on one side to soft viscose jersey on the other. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026 The non-aerosol propellant sprays out a water-resistant formula with SPF 30. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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water-resistant

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