water-resistant

adjective

Definition of water-resistantnext
as in waterproof

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Recent Examples of water-resistant The smooth fabric is water-resistant and has just enough stretch for comfortable movement. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 The watch is water-resistant to 30 meters, or just under 100 feet. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 This water-resistant style even includes a stuff pouch and comes in 13 colors. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 Complement your look with the Hydrosport All Weather Sling, a water-resistant sling that keeps things safe and secure in wet conditions. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water-resistant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-resistant
  1. waterproof
  2. watertight
  3. water-repellent
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  • Nike first began reinforcing the Air Force 1 Low with Gore-Tex in 2019, and the waterproof sneaker became even more hearty last year with the addition of a Vibram outsole.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Despite living in warm-weather climates, African penguins have dense, waterproof black, white and gray feathers to protect them from the cold water.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 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
  • Other nutrients made the fungi develop a water-repellent surface.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Each set includes four or six cubes in various sizes, all made from water-repellent material, and features compression zippers that reduce height by up to 60 percent—saving precious space for souvenirs.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-resistant. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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