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 from a polyester material that’s water-repellent to help protect your belongings and is expandable up to an additional two inches to fit even more of your vacation outfits.
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
Raincoats take inspiration from the water-repellent properties of duck feathers, while sleeping bags and insulated jackets mimic how birds use down feathers to retain warmth.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
The fabric is water-repellent to keep your belongings dry.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
And the water-repellent finish ensures everything stays secure and dry.
—Barry Samaha, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
Raincoats take inspiration from the water-repellent properties of duck feathers, while sleeping bags and insulated jackets mimic how birds use down feathers to retain warmth.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
The fabric is water-repellent to keep your belongings dry.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
And the water-repellent finish ensures everything stays secure and dry.
—Barry Samaha, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-repellent. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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