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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Vera Bradley Featherweight Woodward Small Belt Bag More than 100 Amazon shoppers have picked up this water-repellent quilted belt bag from Vera Bradley in the past month.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The water-repellent Windward Utility Pant has fleece lining for warmth.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 2025
Plus, the material is water-repellent and durable enough to withstand daily use.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
And the exterior is made of a water-repellent fabric to keep your items dry.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The water-repellent Windward Utility Pant has fleece lining for warmth.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 2025
Plus, the material is water-repellent and durable enough to withstand daily use.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
And the exterior is made of a water-repellent fabric to keep your items dry.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 18 July 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-repellent. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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