water-resistant

adjective

wa·​ter-re·​sis·​tant ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈzi-stənt How to pronounce water-resistant (audio)
ˌwä-, 
-tə-ri-
Synonyms of water-resistantnext
: water-repellent

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It’s made from water-resistant material and is easy to spot clean. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Plus, the water-resistant nylon material cleans up like a dream. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 30 June 2026 While fully waterproof ones are rare, plenty are water-resistant, which means most rain will roll off if angled properly. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 The lightweight, water-resistant device easily attaches to clothing, bags, leashes and more, offering three lighting modes along with a powerful siren designed to help attract attention when needed. — ABC News, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for water-resistant

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of water-resistant was in 1883

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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-resistant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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water-resistant

adjective
wa·​ter-re·​sis·​tant
-ri-ˈzis-tənt
: water-repellent

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