NONABSORBENT Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

nonabsorbent

adjective

Definition of nonabsorbent

as in nonporous

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of nonabsorbent The board is reversible; it can be flipped and used as an ungrooved pastry board designed for mixing or rolling out dough, an advantage of its nonabsorbent surface. — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 25 Apr. 2022 The dog shelter shall be facing south or east, away from the prevailing winds; (2) Bedding, such as wood shavings, straw or other nonabsorbent material shall be provided in sufficient quantity for insulation against cold and damp. — Iris Katz, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 20 Feb. 2021 Because most cities are covered in nonporous, nonabsorbent surfaces, all the grime, toxins and trash in the city are washed out by rainwater during storms — and washed into the nearby waterways, farms and oceans. — Annalee Newitz, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2013

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabsorbent

Adjective

According to cleaning expert Bree Uebergang, because stainless steel is nonporous, oil and moisture from your fingers sit on the surface, making marks especially noticeable.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
The water-repellent curtains pull closed all around you but still let some breeze in, and the removable cushions are nonporous and easy to clean.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Definition of nonporous

Adjective

For now, access appears limited to the steadily expanding group of organizations granted access to Claude Mythos Preview through Anthropic’s — not entirely watertight — private Project Glasswing initiative.

— Robert Hart, The Verge, 9 June 2026
Tunnels are also not truly watertight, requiring drainage measures like sump pumps and creating maintenance and reliability issues, the group advised.

— Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026

Definition of watertight

Adjective

As Alice, Reynolds is the team’s staunchest protector even as Ted serves as head coach.

— Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Hoskins, a Republican and staunch supporter of the map, said that the Missouri Constitution does not expressly give voters the right to hold a referendum on congressional redistricting.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of staunch

Adjective

With the perfect weight and length for transitional weather, trench coats offer weatherproof protection on breezy, drizzly days.

— India Roby, Glamour, 28 July 2026
The Nomis One features an inflatable door awning and weatherproof window panels in place of awnings, eliminating the extra time for strut installation.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

Definition of weatherproof

Browse Nearby Words

nonabrasive

nonabsorbent

nonabstract

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Nonabsorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabsorbent. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of nonabsorbent

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

zeugma

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Words of the Week - Aug. 14

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes