water-resistant
adjective
wa·ter-re·sis·tant
ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈzi-stənt 
ˌwä-,
-tə-ri-
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Instead, go for stylish, waterproof (or water-resistant) sandals that can seamlessly transition from the pool to lunch, sightseeing, or riding bikes.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
These have the same lug-sole as Garner’s shoes, are available in a similar chocolate brown, and are made from a water-resistant leather.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
All of these on-trend styles are durable, packable, and water-resistant enough to weather any rain day.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Even better is to choose durable, water-resistant materials designed for high-moisture environments.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
These have the same lug-sole as Garner’s shoes, are available in a similar chocolate brown, and are made from a water-resistant leather.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
All of these on-trend styles are durable, packable, and water-resistant enough to weather any rain day.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Even better is to choose durable, water-resistant materials designed for high-moisture environments.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
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 16 Mar. 2026.
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