water-resistant
[ waw-ter-ri-zis-tuh nt, wot-er- ]
/ ˈwɔ tər rɪˌzɪs tənt, ˈwɒt ər- /
adjective
resisting though not entirely preventing the penetration of water.
Origin of water-resistant
First recorded in 1920–25
Words nearby water-resistant
water-harden,
water-inch,
water-jacket,
water-laid,
water-repellent,
water-resistant,
water-sick,
water-ski,
water-soak,
water-soluble,
water-trap stomach
Example sentences from the Web for water-resistant
This action is possibly due to the filling of the voids in the oil, thus making a compact and water-resistant film.
Paint Technology and Tests |Henry A. GardnerA blanket of the water-resistant, feather-heavy Ozakian spider silk was cut into a protective covering for Vye.
Star Hunter |Andre Alice Norton
British Dictionary definitions for water-resistant
water-resistant
adjective
(esp of fabrics) designed to resist but not entirely prevent the penetration of water