weather-resistant
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of weather-resistant
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Curtains made from weather-resistant fabric can surround an entertainment space for special occasions.
From Seattle Times
They found that the school uniform samples had higher levels than weather-resistant outdoor wear.
From BBC
“It was like this gateway into another world,” says Jabbour, the author of several gardening books, including “Growing Under Cover: Techniques for a More Productive, Weather-Resistant, Pest-Free Vegetable Garden.”
From Washington Post
It’s not as sharp or well-corrected as its weather-resistant replacement, but it’s still a great, fast 35mm-equivalent focal length on Fujifilm X-cameras.
From The Verge
It’s also weather-resistant, ensuring you can take it outdoors, and its battery lasts months on a single charge.
From The Verge
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