water-resistant
adjective
wa·ter-re·sis·tant
ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈzi-stənt 
ˌwä-,
-tə-ri-
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The exterior is crafted from water-resistant suede, while a thick interior faux fur lining keeps your toes toasty on bone-chilling days.
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Every backpack has its own unique features—some can fit snuggly under a plane seat, while others come in a water-resistant and lightweight material.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
The water-resistant design features a grinning bird in a pilgrim hat perched atop a giant pumpkin adorned with a festive greeting.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The watch is also water-resistant, being able to be submerged up to 50m of water.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Every backpack has its own unique features—some can fit snuggly under a plane seat, while others come in a water-resistant and lightweight material.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
The water-resistant design features a grinning bird in a pilgrim hat perched atop a giant pumpkin adorned with a festive greeting.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The watch is also water-resistant, being able to be submerged up to 50m of water.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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 Nov. 2025.
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