1
: a hooded fur pullover garment for arctic wear
2
: a usually lined fabric outerwear pullover or jacket
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Sometimes, Lopez can trick you into believing that life should be a parka hood with a mile of fur trim or a giant house with your nickname tiled all over in knockoff glamour.
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Wesley Morris, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
In this reimagination, a complimentary hood trim, and a versatile interchangeable parka accessory to customize your jacket is available.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Jan. 2024
One of his favorite items is a modular parka with a zip-out vest.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2024
In parka strongholds Burlington, Vermont, and Portland, Maine, the thermometer never plunged below zero.
—Seth Borenstein, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2024
This insulated winter parka stops below the hips for enhanced protection against the elements and has an adjustable bungee cord waist for a tailored fit to keep the wind out.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024
The parka also sports a soft chin guard, an interior drawcord to lock in heat, a zipper storm flap, and a slew of pockets, many of which are lined for added warmth.
—Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
The parka comes in two prints: a vibrant blue and black and another colorway in gray and black.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Jan. 2024
Before snow starts to fall, add these long parka jackets from Amazon, Nordstrom, Banana Republic, and Gap to brace the elements, all while looking stylish.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
Wesley Morris, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
In this reimagination, a complimentary hood trim, and a versatile interchangeable parka accessory to customize your jacket is available.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Jan. 2024
One of his favorite items is a modular parka with a zip-out vest.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2024
In parka strongholds Burlington, Vermont, and Portland, Maine, the thermometer never plunged below zero.
—Seth Borenstein, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2024
This insulated winter parka stops below the hips for enhanced protection against the elements and has an adjustable bungee cord waist for a tailored fit to keep the wind out.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024
The parka also sports a soft chin guard, an interior drawcord to lock in heat, a zipper storm flap, and a slew of pockets, many of which are lined for added warmth.
—Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
The parka comes in two prints: a vibrant blue and black and another colorway in gray and black.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Jan. 2024
Before snow starts to fall, add these long parka jackets from Amazon, Nordstrom, Banana Republic, and Gap to brace the elements, all while looking stylish.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
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parka
noun
par·ka
ˈpär-kə 
: a very warm jacket with a hood
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