water-resistant
adjective
wa·ter-re·sis·tant
ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈzi-stənt 
ˌwä-,
-tə-ri-
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Made of durable water-resistant fabric, this storage box has a cardboard divider with 64 slots, which can each store a 3-inch ornament.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The aluminum pole has an anti-rust coating, while the canopy is UV- and water-resistant and designed to withstand fading for up to three seasons, per the brand.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
Since it’s constructed with durable timber framing and water-resistant seals, its exterior walls provide a protective shell against moisture of any kind.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The stand collar is ideal for keeping the chill out, too, while a water-resistant fabric sloughs off rain and snow with ease.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The aluminum pole has an anti-rust coating, while the canopy is UV- and water-resistant and designed to withstand fading for up to three seasons, per the brand.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
Since it’s constructed with durable timber framing and water-resistant seals, its exterior walls provide a protective shell against moisture of any kind.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The stand collar is ideal for keeping the chill out, too, while a water-resistant fabric sloughs off rain and snow with ease.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-resistant. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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