water-resistant

adjective

Definition of water-resistantnext
as in waterproof

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Recent Examples of water-resistant The American Academy of Dermatology recommends applying sunscreen about 15 minutes before heading outdoors and choosing one that is broad-spectrum, water-resistant and has an SPF of at least 30. — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026 It’s made of an easy-to-clean thermoplastic polyurethane that is also water-resistant for those games that get rained out. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 Securing a durable, water-resistant personal audio setup with multipoint device toggling and an open ambient transparency mode for under $40 is an extraordinary find. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026 While a handful of its backpacks are waterproof or water-resistant, most aren’t. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for water-resistant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-resistant
  1. waterproof
  2. watertight
  3. water-repellent
Adjective
  • Each waterproof, latex-free patch creates a protective barrier over the bite and is infused with centella asiatica to help calm sensitive and eczema-prone skin.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • Moisture from rain, snow or humidity can damage your laptop, but a waterproof exterior also protects it from accidental spills.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of waterproof
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  • For now, access appears limited to the steadily expanding group of organizations granted access to Claude Mythos Preview through Anthropic’s — not entirely watertight — private Project Glasswing initiative.
    — Robert Hart, The Verge, 9 June 2026
  • Tunnels are also not truly watertight, requiring drainage measures like sump pumps and creating maintenance and reliability issues, the group advised.
    — Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Definition of watertight
Adjective
  • Its design takes inspiration from fishing spiders, which use their long, water-repellent legs to move across the surface of calm water.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
  • This water-repellent walking sneaker has a removable orthotic insole, arch booster, and fitting spacers.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 July 2026
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-resistant. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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