How to Use anorak in a Sentence

anorak

noun
  • The rain is hard and your anorak is cheap.
    — Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Two men in anoraks put a group of teenagers through their paces.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • That’s up to $695 off puffer coats, anoraks, and even vests.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Kegels popped out to take her bow in a black anorak, its hood pulled as tight as could be.
    — Mark Holgate, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Both of them wore their stocking caps pulled down beneath the hoods of their anoraks.
    — Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
  • There are also cotton pullovers in both solids and patterns and an anorak with side zippers.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Try wearing a lightweight anorak with a shirt and tie, cropped chinos and (sockless) loafers.
    — Noah Zagor, chicagotribune.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • Suits, puffer coats, nylon jumpsuits and anoraks round out the collection.
    — Colleen Barry, The Seattle Times, 13 Jan. 2018
  • Tuck into the pockets of your anorak for a brisk morning hike, or pair with a peacoat for a night on the town.
    — Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2020
  • The anorak is part of the collection with the artist Peter Doig.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021
  • The clothes themselves — sharp anoraks, three-quarter raincoats, and roomy cropped trousers — receded.
    — Vincent Boucher, The Cut, 14 July 2017
  • For the second role play of the evening, Tingook pulls on the bear’s white anorak and disappears into the night.
    — Eva Holland, Smithsonian, 16 May 2018
  • These were poses and postures to be studied and adopted, and here were the anoraks, chambray shirts, or roll-neck sweaters to wear while doing so.
    — Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Want some lucky omens to help predict the winner, some betting advice, or just stats to impress your mates down the pub with your anorak-ian knowledge?
    — SI.com, 17 Sep. 2019
  • For stars like Cindy Crawford, nature's rainiest season calls for chic anorak rain jackets.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The best anoraks are the Eagle Scouts of jackets, ready to shield us from fickle outdoor conditions.
    — Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2023
  • For its anorak, for instance, Adidas cinched sleeves with fabric sashes instead of elastic or drawcords.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Liam Gallagher was there at this gig in a tent in Paris, and dear Liam is standing in the audience in a bloody anorak.
    — Hannah Ewens, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Her transparent anorak with orange draw strings gave a sporty touch to an orange terry cloth dress with an asymmetrical hemline.
    — Washington Post, 17 June 2018
  • To zhuzh up your classic go-to’s like bombers, motos, anoraks and denim outerwear, sprinkle in this plaid pattern and faux shearling piece.
    — Niki McGloster, Essence, 9 Sep. 2019
  • This playful, very packable nylon anorak from Nike is the perfect antidote to gray skies that threaten to ruin your trip.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2020
  • The offering includes denim shirts, Army anoraks, denim jackets, faux fur, scarves and T-shirts.
    — Lisa Lockwood | Wwd, latimes.com, 5 Mar. 2018
  • For next season, however, the everyday anorak has been elevated from camp gear to couture.
    — Alice Bell, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2017
  • Even Ganni’s signature leopard print is featured on an anorak, and each piece is labeled with an eye-grabbing neon green logo.
    — Mecca Pryor, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The contrast of sporty and luxurious with an anorak and a silk skirt feels both unexpected and interesting.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Shop for stylish and functional anorak jackets for the dropping temperatures, below!
    — Tanisha Pina, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Sweaters and jackets were given wings; denim and sweats sprouted ersatz 24-karat fringe; anoraks trailed lace like a wedding veil, or a royal train.
    — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Some of the same looks were referenced for men, including a baggier version of the crisscross knits, worn with loose leather shorts, and a big, baggy anorak.
    — Colleen Barry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2019
  • This colorful anorak features a modern fit, adjustable hood, kangaroo pockets, and an adjustable drawstring at the hem to keep breezes at bay.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Another approach that works is to mismatch types of items; think a formal double-breasted blazer with sporty shorts, or a sporty anorak with a more feminine skirt.
    — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025

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