parka

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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
  • Do not rely on water toys such as floaties, noodles, or inner tubes as substitutes for life jackets.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • For another outing, Sánchez wore what appeared to be a Chanel miniskirt and bouclé jacket with a nude-colored top.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Definition of jacket
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  • At the same time, Miles starts to notice a presence in his pictures, a woman in a raincoat (Kate Dickie) staring intently into the camera.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026
  • When shopping for a raincoat, consider one that's transparent or sheer to better show off your dress underneath.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Definition of raincoat

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“Parka.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parka. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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