1
: a hooded fur pullover garment for arctic wear
2
: a usually lined fabric outerwear pullover or jacket
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The chest section is a bit tight, so this parka wouldn’t be ideal for large busts.
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Jessie Quinn, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
My daughter, clearly shaken, refused to remove her parka.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Snow boots and a thick insulated parka that can withstand temperatures down to negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit are necessary for days (and nights) spent dog sledding or taking in the magic of the Northern Lights.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Snag a parka for a comfortable, cozy, around-town companion, or go with a standard ski jacket to rock it on the slopes.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
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Jessie Quinn, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
My daughter, clearly shaken, refused to remove her parka.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Snow boots and a thick insulated parka that can withstand temperatures down to negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit are necessary for days (and nights) spent dog sledding or taking in the magic of the Northern Lights.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Snag a parka for a comfortable, cozy, around-town companion, or go with a standard ski jacket to rock it on the slopes.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Parka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parka. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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parka
noun
par·ka
ˈpär-kə 
: a very warm jacket with a hood
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