water-resistant

adjective

wa·​ter-re·​sis·​tant ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈzi-stənt How to pronounce water-resistant (audio)
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Built from corrugated cardboard with a water-resistant coating, the drone is lightweight, inexpensive, and can be shipped flat-packed for rapid assembly in about five minutes. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026 High-quality ’80s boomboxes come with water-resistant features. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 The HydroBag features water-resistant pockets for large phones, keys, lipstick, wallet, and more, plus slots for credit cards. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026 The seat and chair back are woven using an all-weather wicker material and sealed with a water-resistant lacquer to create a seat that’s built to withstand year-round outdoor conditions. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water-resistant

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 May. 2026.

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water-resistant

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