1
: a hooded fur pullover garment for arctic wear
2
: a usually lined fabric outerwear pullover or jacket
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The man, later identified as Shah Alam, was wearing a dark parka and khaki pants, a police statement said.
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
For next year, DiMeo said Wildcoat might add a shorter length cut to the parka.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
The obvious winter favorite is this cold weather-friendly parka that just dropped under $100.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Only a few of the workers stop in the fading winter light, quickly folding the flyers into parka pockets before unlocking their cars.
—William Wilkes, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
For next year, DiMeo said Wildcoat might add a shorter length cut to the parka.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
The obvious winter favorite is this cold weather-friendly parka that just dropped under $100.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Only a few of the workers stop in the fading winter light, quickly folding the flyers into parka pockets before unlocking their cars.
—William Wilkes, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Parka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parka. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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parka
noun
par·ka
ˈpär-kə 
: a very warm jacket with a hood
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