hooded

adjective

hood·​ed ˈhu̇-dəd 

1

: having a hood

2

: shaped like a hood

hooded spathes

3

a

: having the head conspicuously different in color from the rest of the body

hooded bird

b

: having a crest on the head that suggests a hood

hooded seals

c

: having the skin at each side of the neck capable of expansion by movements of the ribs

a hooded cobra

4

: half-closed

hooded eyes

hoodedness noun

Examples of hooded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The witness made the comment shortly after a person wearing dark pants, a hooded sweatshirt and a tan backpack walked from the direction of the fire, the footage showed. —David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025

For cats that tend to curl-up or nest, a cat bed that is a bit smaller or has a hooded top may be the best option. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025

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By contrast, the hooded orioles build deep pouch or pendant nests that are sewn into place with the fibers from palm fronds. —Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hooded

• wooded