variants
or less commonly hoody
: a hooded sweatshirt
He dresses with collegiate insouciance, outfitting himself in a hoodie and jeans …—
L. Jon Wertheim
L. Jon WertheimThere were lots of kids milling around in this area, so I pulled what was left of my hoodie over my head and kept my face down, hands in pockets, as we made our way through the crowd.—R. J. Palacio
R. J. PalacioExamples of hoodie in a Sentence
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Saturday’s giveaway is a Kyle Bradish jersey hoodie to the first 15,000 fans.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Thomas pulled a hoodie over his head and slept most of the shift, her lawyer said.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Video captured from inside the restaurant showed a driver hitting the window of the restaurant three times before the three thieves dressed in black hoodies and masks took the ATM.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
In Europe, Fruit of the Loom incorporated Ciclo polyester into its Iconic Premium and Iconic 250 Sweats collections, including sweatshirts, hoodies and jog pants, designed with durability and comfort in mind for everyday wear.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
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John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Thomas pulled a hoodie over his head and slept most of the shift, her lawyer said.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Video captured from inside the restaurant showed a driver hitting the window of the restaurant three times before the three thieves dressed in black hoodies and masks took the ATM.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
In Europe, Fruit of the Loom incorporated Ciclo polyester into its Iconic Premium and Iconic 250 Sweats collections, including sweatshirts, hoodies and jog pants, designed with durability and comfort in mind for everyday wear.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hoodie
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“Hoodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoodie. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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