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parka

noun

Definition of parkanext
as in jacket

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Recent Examples of parka 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 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 See All Example Sentences for parka
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  1. jacket
  2. raincoat
Noun
  • Tommy Hilfiger knows his way around prep, and this capsule gives the classics — from cable knits and varsity jackets to denim and chinos — a timely refresh, in the form of sharper proportions fused with archival touches.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The contrasting panels on the pants and jacket are a nice, eye-catching detail.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of jacket
Noun
  • The brand makes knits, tops, jeans, jackets, raincoats and coats.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • She was last seen wearing a Winnie-the-Pooh shirt, a pink raincoat and white tennis shoes.
    — Yana Johnson, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of raincoat

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