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 Resilient and water-resistant, it was used in the Roman times for cisterns, amphoras, aqueducts, as well as underlayers for fresco paintings. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Invest in a pair of slip-on, water-resistant Chelsea boots now. — Catie Pusateri, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2026 The aircraft also features a water-resistant design to support operations in rain and other wet conditions. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026 It’s designed to be water-resistant, durable, and doesn’t require sharpening. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water-resistant

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Each detail turns elegance into performance, making for garments that can be waterproof, weatherproof and windproof, yet refined enough for the table and formal setting.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026
Despite their differing colorways, each shoe in the set is equipped with the same waterproof Gore-Tex build which sees the Abzorb 2010’s typical open mesh paneling get swapped with a closed material to keep moisture at bay.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 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

This water-repellent travel tote fits a 16-inch laptop and includes waterproof pockets and a separate shoe compartment.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026
According to Toray, the water-repellent agents do not intentionally contain PFAS.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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