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

One of her more recent takes on a sweatsuit included a pristine white zip-up hoodie paired with matching sweatpants, similar to this on-sale option at Amazon. —Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025

When the Penny Drops Mix a hint of collegiate charm with cool off-duty separates (track pants, hoodie, cap) for a balanced take on high-low dressing. —Christina Holevas, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2025

Hansen then allegedly pushed the student to the ground and dragged him by the back of the hoodie, according to police. —Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 15 Nov. 2025

Benito was very cozy for his set, changing out of his suit and hat to a hoodie and some shorts. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025

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