water-repellent

adjective
UK: /ˌwɔːtə rɪˈpelənt/
US: /ˌwɔːtər rɪˈpelənt/

  1. Something that does not allow water to pass through it easily.

    1. I need a water-repellent jacket for the rain.
    2. This tent is made of water-repellent material, so we should stay dry during the storm.

Synonyms

waterproof water-resistant
water-repellent noun

  1. A substance or treatment designed to make a surface resist water.

    1. Use a water-repellent on your shoes.
    2. The spray is a water-repellent, helping keep fabrics dry and stain-free longer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "water-repellent" is /ˌwɔːtə rɪˈpelənt/ in British English and /ˌwɔːtər rɪˈpelənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "water-repellent": waterproof, water-resistant.

Example usage of "water-repellent": "I need a water-repellent jacket for the rain.". More examples on the page.