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

Liam sang most of the songs in his reedy yowl, all charisma with his hands pulled behind his back, head tilted up toward the sky and a parka often inexplicably zipped all the way up to his chin. —Paula Mejía, Vulture, 5 July 2025

Gallagher, posing with his children Lennon Gallagher, Molly Moorish-Gallagher and Gene Gallagher, wears his Burberry parka from the label’s spring 2018 collection. —Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 5 June 2025

Check what gear is provided: Most expedition companies supply waterproof muck boots for land excursions and a warm outer parka. —Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025

Ideal for the coming winter seasons, these parkas are made to endure countless journeys. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 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