Parka

How it is used

Use for the coat type; length, insulation and weather protection should be specified separately.

Example sentences

1. The parka has enough room for a thick sweater beneath it.

   Cold-weather outerwear needs allowance for additional clothing layers.

2. The detachable lining lets the parka be worn in milder weather.

   The coat’s warmth can be adjusted through its internal construction.

Common collocations

• insulated parka
• parka hood

Related terms

• garmentA single item of clothing, such as a shirt, dress, coat or pair of trousers, especially when talking about how it is designed, made or sold.
• seamThe line where two or more pieces of fabric are joined together, usually by sewing, such as the side seam or shoulder seam of a garment.

More terms: Garments & Their Parts

• hem
• sleeve
• collar
• lining
• zip
• trims
• waistband
• pocket
• cuff
• neckline
• placket
• interfacing