How to Use anorak in a Sentence

anorak

noun
  • Founded in Canada, the sporting goods company's slick gear, from anoraks and insulated jackets to backpacks and harnesses, is smart and tough.
    Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The anorak is part of the collection with the artist Peter Doig.
    Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021
  • Her girls will get a floral anorak; now her boys will, too.
    Matthew Schneier, New York Times, 29 Sep. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Try wearing a lightweight anorak with a shirt and tie, cropped chinos and (sockless) loafers.
    Noah Zagor, chicagotribune.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • His anorak features a notched collar and doubles as a suit jacket with wide-legged cropped pants.
    Washington Post, 17 June 2018
  • Suits, puffer coats, nylon jumpsuits and anoraks round out the collection.
    Colleen Barry, The Seattle Times, 13 Jan. 2018
  • Thankfully, the house paired them with brightly colored lips and slip dresses over anoraks to lighten the mood.
    Sarah Spellings, The Cut, 28 Feb. 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
  • The clothes themselves — sharp anoraks, three-quarter raincoats, and roomy cropped trousers — receded.
    Vincent Boucher, The Cut, 14 July 2017
  • The offering includes denim shirts, Army anoraks, denim jackets, faux fur, scarves and T-shirts.
    Lisa Lockwood | Wwd, latimes.com, 5 Mar. 2018
  • 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
  • For stars like Cindy Crawford, nature's rainiest season calls for chic anorak rain jackets.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The second suicide bomber had blown himself up about 30 or 40 meters to my right, and there was a lot of stuffing from the anorak’s inner lining, a kind of white cotton that the wind was blowing.
    Alissa J. Rubin, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2016
  • 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
  • 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
  • In Paris, Piccioli ditched the suiting in favor of slim track pants, oversize anoraks, and a new, beaded sneaker style that's part moccasin, part runner.
    Steff Yotka, Vogue, 21 June 2017
  • However, beyond the household names and headline grabbing players, the league is full of quality footballers that even the most clued up of anoraks would struggle to point out to you.
    SI.com, 21 Sep. 2019
  • The New England brand's version of anorak, it's built out of lightweight material, full of pockets and pouches and has got a timeless design.
    David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 30 Apr. 2018
  • Also in the mix are a wool varsity jacket, a nylon anorak and track pant printed with a reflective pattern, sweatshirts, sweat shorts, caps, and a waist bag and shoulder bag.
    Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Celine’s nipped suits, Breton-striped shirts and anoraks felt Left Bank modish, an attitude that was underscored by the models’ mop-top haircuts.
    Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 22 Jan. 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
  • A thin Columbia anorak hung from her chair, dangly sterling-silver feathers from her ears.
    Daniel Wenger, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2017
  • 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
  • If the free press and Justice Department are struggling to ride out Trump’s assault on democratic institutions, a humble anorak doesn’t stand a chance.
    Katy Waldman, Slate Magazine, 5 Oct. 2017
  • Astronaut uniforms followed fanny packs, sheer anoraks, sheath dresses with colorful Latin flounces and a spherical clutch bag that looked like a bomb.
    Thomas Adamson, The Seattle Times, 25 Sep. 2018
  • For next season, however, the everyday anorak has been elevated from camp gear to couture.
    Alice Bell, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2017

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