parka

American  

[pahr-kuh] / ˈpɑr kə /

noun

1. a fur coat, shirtlike and hooded, for wear in the Arctic and other regions of extreme cold.

2. a hip-length jacket or overshirt with an attached hood, often of wool or of a windproof, water-repellent material lined or trimmed with wool, used by skiers, hunters, the military, etc.

3. any coat or jacket with a hood, as a hooded raincoat or windbreaker.

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parka British  

/ ˈpɑːkə /

noun

1. a warm hip-length weatherproof coat with a hood, originally worn by the Inuit

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Etymology

Origin of parka

First recorded in 1770–80; from Aleut or Yupik or directly from dialectal Russian párka, from Komi or directly from Nenets

Example Sentences

In winter it’s not uncommon to see Somalis in traditional dress bundled up in big American-style parkas and stocking caps worn over hijabs.

From The Wall Street Journal

They have loads of different options, including a sleeping bag for your canned beer, a cozy spa robe for a bottle of wine, and a parka for a bottle of water.

From Salon

The crowd are far more likely to spend their day in the sunshine on Saturday, but it will still be blustery and may feel slightly cool – the perfect weather to break out a parka.

From BBC

The collection includes sneakers, hoodies, tanks, tees, vests and parkas in high-tech fabrics and tones that draw from nature.

From Los Angeles Times

As sprinkles turned to rain late in the second half, the announced crowd of 30,102 pulled on ponchos and parkas.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• coat
• fur
• sheath
• tunic