water-resistant

adjective

wa·​ter-re·​sis·​tant ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈzi-stənt 

ˌwä-, 

-tə-ri-

: water-repellent

Examples of water-resistant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fleece lining adds warmth without extra bulk, and the outer polyester material is water-resistant to protect against rain and snow. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

This 35% discount brings an already affordable crowd favorite straight into impulse-buy territory, giving travelers, students, and outdoor fans a chance to grab long-lasting battery stamina and water-resistant durability. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

All the fabrics are matte finish, so there’s this very quiet, subtle finish, but everything is four-way stretch, water-resistant, wind-resistant. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Built from water-resistant, 100% cotton Ventile cloth, its classic design benefits from the thoughtful touch of adjustable side adjusters. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for water-resistant

• assistant
• consistent
• existent
• insistent
• persistent
• resistant
• subsistent
• coexistent
• equidistant
• inconsistent
• nonexistent
• preexistent

Kids Definition

water-resistant

adjective

wa·​ter-re·​sis·​tant

-ri-ˈzis-tənt

: water-repellent