noun
parka
PAH-kuh
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.”
noun
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A heavy, hooded jacket designed to protect against cold, wind, and rain.
"He zipped up his parka before heading out into the snow."
"Basir tended to wear a beige suede parka over his shalwar kameez."
— James Meek, London Review of Books (2002)
How to use parka
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thick, hooded winter coat built for cold and wet weather.
Common pairings
fur-lined parka
winter parka
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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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