anorak

noun

an·o·rak | \ ˈa-nə-ˌrak

Definition of anorak

1 : a usually pullover hooded jacket long enough to cover the hips

2 British, informal : a person who is extremely enthusiastic about and interested in something that other people find boring Bale's book is scholarly, immensely detailed and aimed squarely at political anoraks. — The Sunday Business Post

Examples of anorak in a Sentence

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Celine’s nipped suits, Breton-striped shirts and anoraks felt Left Bank modish, an attitude that was underscored by the models’ mop-top haircuts. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "Why Women Crave ‘French Style,’ and Men Want International Style," 22 Jan. 2019 Astronaut uniforms followed fanny packs, sheer anoraks, sheath dresses with colorful Latin flounces and a spherical clutch bag that looked like a bomb. — Thomas Adamson, The Seattle Times, "Starry Saint Laurent show in Paris sees models walk on water," 25 Sep. 2018 From Snow Peak’s pristine white anorak (like ermine in fleece form) to Battenwear’s Mr. Rogers-goes-to-Aspen nubby cardigan to Supreme’s lively leopard upgrade, brands are pushing fleece into fashion territory. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "That Old Patagonia Fleece Looking Tired? Try These Upgrades," 20 Sep. 2018 His anorak features a notched collar and doubles as a suit jacket with wide-legged cropped pants. — Washington Post, "Prada redefines youthful elegance with psychedelic flair," 17 June 2018 Her transparent anorak with orange draw strings gave a sporty touch to an orange terry cloth dress with an asymmetrical hemline. — Washington Post, "Prada redefines youthful elegance with psychedelic flair," 17 June 2018 For the second role play of the evening, Tingook pulls on the bear’s white anorak and disappears into the night. — Eva Holland, Smithsonian, "Where the Doomed, Beloved Polar Bear Is Still a Dangerous Predator," 16 May 2018 Some of her most popular pieces, including Jimmy Paulette & Misty in a Taxi, NYC and Nan as a dominatrix, Cambridge MA 1978, will be re-created on sweatshirts, anoraks, skateboards, and T-shirts for Supreme. — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, "Supreme Announces a Genuinely Unexpected Collaboration," 26 Mar. 2018 Raf Simons gave us balaclavas and hazmat suits at Calvin Klein, while Alexander Wang put his boss ladies in scuba suits and anoraks. — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, "How Will Women Dress in 2018? Look to Mildred Hayes in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," 1 Mar. 2018

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