hoodie

noun

hood·​ie ˈhu̇-dē 

variants or less commonly hoody

: a hooded sweatshirt

He dresses with collegiate insouciance, outfitting himself in a hoodie and jeans …

—L. Jon Wertheim

There 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

Examples of hoodie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Millions of fashion-forward folks have also come to love Lucky’s graphic T-shirts, oversized jackets, shorts, and hoodies for both men and women. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 May 2026

The carnival also implemented additional restrictions this year, including prohibiting face coverings and banning hoodies worn over attendees' heads. —Eva Andersen, CBS News, 12 May 2026

Her mother, Eva, still remembers the days when Wilson would buy $10 hoodies at Goodwill. —Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026

More elevated than a usual hoodie, the cardigan adds stylish ways to incorporate pieces of the set into your outfit throughout your trip. —Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

hood entry 1 + -ie

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hoodie

• goody
• woody

Kids Definition

hoodie

noun

hood·​ie ˈhu̇-dē 

variants also hoody

pl hoodies

: a hooded sweatshirt