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Definitions

water-resistant

[waw-ter-ri-zis-tuhnt, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tər rɪˌzɪs tənt, ˈwɒt ər- /
ADJECTIVE
impermeable
Synonyms
WEAK
airtight dense hermetic impassable impervious leak-proof nonporous sealed waterproof watertight

Example Sentences

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It is a company making safety-compliant workboots and water-resistant cargo pants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Accordingly, it has a stopwatch and is water-resistant up to a certain depth, unlike more delicate and perhaps technically nicer-looking analog watches.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

At less than 10 ounces, it’s water-resistant and offers a wide field of vision for getting a close look at anything you come across.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

Beavers were hunted to extinction in Britain 400 years ago for their meat, furry water-resistant pelts and a substance they secrete called castoreum - used in food, medicine and perfume.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

The structure of certain pigments is such that when they are ground in linseed oil and painted out, films are produced which are very water-resistant.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.