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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It’s made of water-repellent nylon that also resists stains and dries quickly.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2025
The team made the pores water-repellent to ensure the materials perform at peak.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
The bag has a capacity of one liter and is water-repellent, so everything inside remains safe even in the rain.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
The Nike Sportswear Everything Wovens are a master class in contradiction, with a water-repellent fabric and customizable fit that gives them endless versatility.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2025
The team made the pores water-repellent to ensure the materials perform at peak.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
The bag has a capacity of one liter and is water-repellent, so everything inside remains safe even in the rain.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
The Nike Sportswear Everything Wovens are a master class in contradiction, with a water-repellent fabric and customizable fit that gives them endless versatility.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 8 Dec. 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 27 Dec. 2025.
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