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

These devices are also only IP48-rated, which means fine particles could work their way inside and affect the hinge’s functionality, although the Razrs are just as water-resistant as traditional designs. —ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026

Lingo is discreet, water-resistant, lasts up to 14 days and does not require charging. —Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026

This new option is made of durable, water-resistant acacia wood, so it’s built to withstand seasons of outdoor use, and the contoured seat and wide armrests keep you comfortable during long afternoons outside. —Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026

All of the BiNOD systems are water-resistant to depths of 66 ft (20 m) for at least two hours and can operate in temperatures ranging from -40 °C (-40 °F) to 49 °C (120 °F). —David Szondy may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 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