How to Use parka in a Sentence

parka

noun
  • One of the men wears a thick parka and holds something to his mouth.
    — Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2020
  • Don't put those snow boots and heavy parkas away just yet, because winter is far from over.
    — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 24 Jan. 2018
  • Each parka had its sleeves neatly arranged to the side and was then pressed.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Mykola was wearing jeans and a black parka with the hood pulled over his head.
    — Michael Holtz, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Rob had set his parka down on some boxes next to the front left checkout counter.
    — Liz McNeil, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Many relied on winter parkas, gloves, blankets and space heaters just to work.
    — Philip Marcelo, Houston Chronicle, 12 Jan. 2018
  • From the office to a workout class, warm puffers and classic parkas will do the trick.
    — Anny Choi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2019
  • The chest section is a bit tight, so this parka wouldn’t be ideal for large busts.
    — Jessie Quinn, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Then, top it all off with boots, mitts, and a parka that could double as a sleeping bag.
    — Marc Telio, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
  • For ladies, the snappy, short tri-colored parka.
    — The Editors, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
  • One of his favorite items is a modular parka with a zip-out vest.
    — Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Lynch plans to layer up on Friday, but no puffy parka for him.
    — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
  • This sleek parka is all about customization.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
  • That’s what the woman in the smart parka and chic sunglasses said, too.
    — Washington Post, 15 Jan. 2018
  • Wearing white parkas and remaining quiet in the boats, hunters hope to blend in with the ice.
    — The Economist, 14 June 2018
  • Get a head start on winter shopping with this parka that's easy to layer and has faux fur trim.
    — Jamie Ueda, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2020
  • For the most part, cellphones are left in private lockers along with your parka and street clothes.
    — New York Times, 19 Feb. 2020
  • Put on your warmest gloves, your favorite parka, and use one of these scrapers to chip that frost off.
    — Popular Science, 8 Dec. 2019
  • Simply style your skirt set with an extra-toasty parka and leather, knee-high boots for a fresh spin on chalet-chic.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
  • She was fully clothed; her bookbag and the red parka she was last seen wearing, weren't with her body.
    — Brynn Gingras, CNN, 4 Dec. 2021
  • Or bundle up in a parka, wooly socks, and a pair of snow boots for a wintry weekend getaway.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Morning commuters will want to, sadly, get the parka back out of the closet.
    — Staff, cleveland.com, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Still in his parka and snow pants, Beckett is wrapped in a soft blanket and placed on a gurney.
    — Mark Shanahan, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Mar. 2018
  • This power outside of our world that drove me to take the film receipt out of the trash, put it in the parka pocket.
    — Courtney Lund O’Neil, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Oct. 2018
  • The sale starts soon, so head over to Columbia to sign up for the chance to buy Han's parka.
    — Andrew Moseman, Popular Mechanics, 7 Dec. 2017
  • Martin, who is fifty-two and wore dark jeans, brown roper boots, and a green parka, stopped the car in front of the restaurant.
    — Murat Oztaskin, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Looking for a rain jacket or parka to protect you from the elements?
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Instead of peeling off wool sweaters and parkas, take a note from Holmes’ street style with this neutral blazer.
    — Clara McMahon, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Then pack your best parka, and get ready to see one of the most dazzling natural spectacles in the world.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Jan. 2020
  • The core is available in yellow, the field jacket in green, the parka in light blue and the poncho in orange.
    — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024

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