water-resistant

[ waw-ter-ri-zis-tuhnt, wot-er- ]

adjective

1. resisting though not entirely preventing the penetration of water.

water-resistant

adjective

1. (esp of fabrics) designed to resist but not entirely prevent the penetration of water

Word History and Origins

Origin of water-resistant¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

This action is possibly due to the filling of the voids in the oil, thus making a compact and water-resistant film.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg