water-repellent
adjective
wa·ter-re·pel·lent
ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈpe-lənt 
ˌwä-,
-tə-ri-
: treated with a finish that is resistant but not impervious to penetration by water
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Examples of this are high-density, water-repellent, performance fabrics; windproof construction to maintain internal warmth and shape, and temperature tested for extreme winter performance.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
And with the unpredictability of fall and winter weather, this pair is sure to keep your feet warm and dry thanks to its thick, 100 percent water-repellent suede fabric.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Its recycled shell is both water-repellent and water-resistant, as well as Bluesign certified and PFAS-free.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
It’s made of a water-repellent fabric in case she’s caught in a shower.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
And with the unpredictability of fall and winter weather, this pair is sure to keep your feet warm and dry thanks to its thick, 100 percent water-repellent suede fabric.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Its recycled shell is both water-repellent and water-resistant, as well as Bluesign certified and PFAS-free.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
It’s made of a water-repellent fabric in case she’s caught in a shower.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for water-repellent
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-repellent. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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