hoodie

noun

hood·​ie ˈhu̇-dē How to pronounce hoodie (audio)
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

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Word History

Etymology

hood entry 1 + -ie

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hoodie was in 1990

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“Hoodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoodie. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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hoodie

noun
hood·​ie ˈhu̇-dē How to pronounce hoodie (audio)
variants also hoody
pl hoodies
: a hooded sweatshirt
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