WATER-RESISTANT Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

water-resistant

adjective

Definition of water-resistant

as in waterproof

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Recent Examples of water-resistant The bag is made of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), a type of rubbery, flexible plastic that’s water-resistant, which adds to its practicality. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 The water-resistant cushion covers zip off, so laundering is low-drama. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for water-resistant

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This mattress pad from a top brand offers superior waterproof protection and 10 heat settings.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
The lightweight, waterproof, and washable style is available for $50 at REI.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026

Definition of waterproof

Adjective

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

Lightweight cotton wovens are boosted with technical finishes that add water-repellent and wind-resistant properties.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
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

Definition of water-repellent

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