parka

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Definition of parkanext
as in jacket

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Recent Examples of parka Burberry’s signature check appears on staples ranging from polos and buttoned shirts to cashmere scarves and the Lancaster parka. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for parka
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  1. jacket
  2. raincoat
Noun
  • When the light went dark, a white cowgirl hat and a denim jacket appeared.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The jacket, part of The Omer Bhatti Collection (the Norwegian rapper and dancer was gifted the jacket from Jackson), sold for $299,374 including buyer’s premium.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of jacket
Noun
  • At Chloé, Chemena Kamali sent eyelet lace, tailoring, and raincoat silhouettes down the runway.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
  • They’re found in raincoats, and they’re also found in outerwear, which needs a finished product that can keep the consumer dry in long days out in nature.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of raincoat

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