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

Hanes EcoSmart Fleece Hoodie Comfy, classic, and under $20 on sale, this hoodie is a solid pick for the no-fuss teen who’s all about staying warm without overthinking it. —Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025

Investigators found a 9mm bullet casing in the back of Baysinger’s hoodie. —Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 8 Dec. 2025

Shirts, hats, hoodies, and bobbleheads went on sale this past weekend. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025

As Sportico detailed in July, the USPTO denied the team’s application, made through the NFL, which seeks trademark protection for T-shirts, hoodies, caps and other apparel. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 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