NYT Dictionary

ANORAK

/ˈænəɹæk/
NounA-no-raka-no-rak · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

A heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

* Borrowed from Greenlandic annoraaq. * (person with obsessive interest): Originally referring to train spotters (because they would wear anoraks while looking out for trains).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

parkawindbreakerwindcheatercoat

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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