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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Constructed with an attached hood, elastic wrist cuffs, and three zippered pockets, the versatile jacket is windproof, water-resistant, and machine-washable. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025 Residents should limit their time outside and dress warmly, making sure to cover their head, face and mouth with a knit hat or scarf, protect their hands with mittens or gloves, wear several layers of loose-fitting clothes and put on water-resistant shoes or boots. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025 These mats are made from woven seagrass fibers, which are durable, water-resistant and environmentally friendly. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025 The water-resistant ring clocks in at eight millimeters wide and 2.45 millimeters thick. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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water-resistant

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

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