parka

noun

Definition of parkanext
as in jacket

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Recent Examples of parka The winter is wet and cold by California standards, requiring a light parka, and the summer heat — which lasts from May until October — is scorching, usually hovering in the mid- to upper 90s, and consistently in the triple digits in June, July and August. — Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 Lama Kazi Sherpa, a member of the committee, said his team helped bring Dawa, who was wearing his heavy-duty parka and insulated pants, down to base camp. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 June 2026 Looking for a rain jacket or parka to protect you from the elements? — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026 People easily recognize her petite frame, even under the hat, parka and big glasses. — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parka
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  1. jacket
  2. raincoat
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  • With the Formula 1 race in Austin coming up next week, PacSun has launched a fun collab featuring tees, jackets, hats and more inspired by the cars and the Texan setting.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The campaign video shows the gray denim worn as a matching set, alongside a black varsity jacket with cream sleeves and a black rugby top with a white collar.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of jacket
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  • When Waits sings about the woman’s raincoat and suitcase, Duke answers with a twinkling tumble of notes.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The deal covers suits, suit separates, sport coats, vests, dress pants, tuxedos, overcoats and raincoats.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of raincoat

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