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

Rex, opened back in 2023 in the Crossroads, selling vintage shirts, polos, hoodies, denim and jackets, as well as their own line of upcycled merch. — Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Also available online for pre-order is Summer Magic merchandise including T-shirts, a hoodie, limited edition prints and vases and more. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Denijah was last seen wearing red and black pajama pants, a black hoodie, and may have been carrying a black purse. — Francie Ebert, NBC news, 13 July 2026

Prince Michael and his sons, Prince James and Prince Liam, now sell souvenirs online, including stamps, hoodies, flags — even personalized Sealand email addresses. — Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 12 July 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