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

The collaborative collection features Frankies’ Bikinis bestselling silhouettes, such as zip-up hoodies and sweaters with coordinated lounge pants and tanks with matching low-rise shorts. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

The Atlanta Police Department shared surveillance video showing six people wearing hoodies walking into the complex less than 10 minutes before the shooting took place, identifying the group as suspects. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

In 2022, merchandise like plushies and hoodies generated nearly one-third of the company’s revenue. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Shoppers vied to get their hands on the iconic brand’s heritage denim, button-downs, khakis, and hoodies, all reworked with the sharp tailoring and sleek silhouettes Beckham is known for. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 Oct. 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