parka

noun

par·​ka ˈpär-kə 

1

: a hooded fur pullover garment for arctic wear

2

: a usually lined fabric outerwear pullover or jacket

Examples of parka in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The actress stepped out in New York City wearing a black parka, a cozy gray sweater, and most notably, the Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boots, which are crafted in genuine suede with sheepskin lining, rubber soles, and heel-pull tabs. —Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026

Come cocktail hour, expect parka-donning guests straight off the slopes enjoying apré-ski cocktails by the fire, as well as a stylish set wrapped in silk and cashmere, perhaps recovering from a long day at the spa. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026

On days when the cold is somewhat bearable in the city, trade in your standard parka for a stylish shearling coat or an ever-so-chic scarf coat. —Morgan Evans, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025

This sleek parka is all about customization. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Aleut, from Russian dialect, ultimately from Nenets (Samoyedic language of northern Russia)

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for parka

• anasarca

Kids Definition

parka

noun

par·​ka ˈpär-kə 

: a very warm jacket with a hood