rot-resistant furniture

noun phrase

1. Furniture made from materials treated or chosen to resist rotting, decay, and deterioration caused by moisture, fungi, or prolonged exposure to the outdoors.

   B2

   uncountable; usually used with a singular verb

   • "We bought rot-resistant furniture for the garden."A2
   • "Rot-resistant furniture lasts longer in damp climates than untreated wooden furniture."B1
   • "The resort chose rot-resistant furniture to reduce maintenance costs in the humid coastal environment."B2