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

Score the supportive, water-resistant Lands’ End Comfort Slide Sandals for 20 percent off—they’re an elevated option for poolside lunches, with enough arch support for summer strolls. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

And, like all sunscreens, your water-resistant pick should also provide broad-spectrum UV protection with a rating of 30 SPF or higher, per the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD). — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 9 July 2026

Made from a durable, water-resistant ripstop material, the duffel is ideal for weekend getaways, sports practice and visits to the gym alike. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Some bags advertise waterproof material, while others have water-resistant bottoms or in some cases, no resistance at all. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 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