weather-resistant

[ weth-er-ri-zis-tuhnt ]

adjective

1. resisting the effects of severe weather, as rain or cold:

   weather-resistant cloth for topcoats.

Word History and Origins

Origin of weather-resistant¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Curtains made from weather-resistant fabric can surround an entertainment space for special occasions.

From Seattle Times

By the time auto production resumed, chip makers had shifted production to consumer goods, creating a shortage of weather-resistant automotive-grade chips.

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