parka
Parka (noun) means a heavy, hooded jacket designed to protect against cold, wind, and rain. Example: “He zipped up his parka before heading out into the snow.”
How to use parka
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thick, hooded winter coat built for cold and wet weather.
Word forms
parkas plural
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He zipped up his _____ before heading out into the snow.
Etymology
Borrowed via Russian and Aleut from a Nenets word for an animal-skin coat, originally used by Arctic peoples for extreme cold.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “parka” mean?
The word “parka” means a heavy, hooded jacket designed to protect against cold, wind, and rain. In plain terms, a thick, hooded winter coat built for cold and wet weather.
How do you pronounce “parka”?
“Parka” is pronounced PAH-kuh (/ˈpɑɹkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “parka” in a sentence?
Here is “parka” used in a sentence: “He zipped up his parka before heading out into the snow.”
What part of speech is “parka”?
“Parka” is a noun.
Where does the word “parka” come from?
The word “parka” comes from Russian. Borrowed via Russian and Aleut from a Nenets word for an animal-skin coat, originally used by Arctic peoples for extreme cold.
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