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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The water-repellent Windward Utility Pant has fleece lining for warmth.
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The boots have insulating and water-repellent materials to keep your feet warm and dry.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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.
—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
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