variants
or less commonly hoody
: a hooded sweatshirt
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
R. J. PalacioExamples of hoodie in a Sentence
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Timeless staples from Grande’s past looks are also poised to make a resurgence, like oversized hoodies and tees, knee-high go-go boots and corset tops.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Justin wore a neon pink hoodie and ripped jeans and sat on a couch while his son Jack, who wore pink leggings, a pink tank top and a pink beanie, leaned over his dad.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
My daughter and her friends are obsessed with anything oversized, but hoodies are their absolute favorite (and mine, too).
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Timeless staples from Grande’s past looks are also poised to make a resurgence, like oversized hoodies and tees, knee-high go-go boots and corset tops.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Justin wore a neon pink hoodie and ripped jeans and sat on a couch while his son Jack, who wore pink leggings, a pink tank top and a pink beanie, leaned over his dad.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
My daughter and her friends are obsessed with anything oversized, but hoodies are their absolute favorite (and mine, too).
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
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 17 Sep. 2025.
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