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anorak

[an-uh-rak, ah-nuh-rahk] / ˈæn əˌræk, ˈɑ nəˌrɑk /


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If you are, like me, a proud political anorak, that might have rung a bell.

From BBC Jan. 6, 2024

Taman, wearing a light anorak, is camping out with his parents, his 11-year old brother and seven-month old sister near the border fence where Polish security forces are trying to prevent the migrants from crossing.

From Reuters Nov. 16, 2021

The young Pellow was a music anorak – he loved indie bands and soul singers.

From The Guardian Mar. 29, 2021

Sara Cummings, clad in an arctic-white anorak, baggy forest-green cargo pants and thick-soled white hiking boots, is about to step in front of the camera at the Reese Cooper fashion show and lookbook shoot.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 21, 2021

She’d been rummaging in the pockets of her anorak, and now she held out a crumpled piece of paper.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

Think convertible anoraks, packable neoprene ballet flats, oversize scrunchies that double as mini purses!

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 3, 2025

Forever 21 partnered with Taco Bell to release a line of tops, bodysuits, sweatshirts and anoraks — all adorned with prints of the chain’s Tex-Mex-inspired food.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2024

No longer someone known to academics and political anoraks, Drakeford was thrust into the spotlight.

From BBC Mar. 18, 2024

Collections have included anoraks and tweed blazers, fitted coats and swishy skirts, coveralls and slogan T-shirts, as well as embroidered evening gowns as delicate and colorful as a butterfly’s wing.

From Washington Post Apr. 26, 2022

Children were lining up to get hot drinks, some of them still in their coal-silk anoraks.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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