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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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Early in the process, Quezon, a historian and grandson of a former Philippine president, learned to his dismay that the local hardwood and water-resistant species used to build the galleons had long been wiped out.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

I have one of those sports fabric shirts for breathability, and I put on a two-layer coat, so it has the thermal fleece on the inside and a water-resistant outer layer.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

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

A blanket of the water-resistant, feather-heavy Ozakian spider silk was cut into a protective covering for Vye.

From Star Hunter by Norton, Andre