water-resistant

adjective

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

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Plus, the water-resistant nylon is easy to wipe clean in the event that a shampoo bottle spills. Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025 The cushions have a two-inch thick sponge interior that is plush yet supportive, and they’re covered in removable, water-resistant fabric cases. Shea Simmons, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 The Wildness interior ditches the leather from the Limited model and replaces it with water-resistant Subaru StarTex, a synthetic yet very durable material. Michael Harley, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 The elegant, water-resistant bag features a 16-inch zippered laptop compartment, a bottom shoe compartment, water bottle pocket, and more easily-accessible pockets inside and outside. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for water-resistant

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Mar. 2025.

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water-resistant

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

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