variants
or less commonly hoody
: a hooded sweatshirt
He dresses with collegiate insouciance, outfitting himself in a hoodie and jeans …—
L. Jon Wertheim
L. Jon WertheimThere 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
R. J. PalacioExamples of hoodie in a Sentence
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Like a bear hide, these heavyweight AS Colour hoodies are oversized for a relaxed fit.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Jan. 2026
Automet 2-piece Hoodie Sweatsuit This Amazon bestseller proves that a classic hoodie-and-sweatpants combo can still feel elevated.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
The horse print is also applied to tie-dye hoodies, cotton T-shirts and stretch T-shirts, available in grey and, faded burgundy—a reference to the traditional red of Chinese New Year and Diesel’s signature red.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
In December, independent streetwear brand Named Collective announced the launch of activewear brand Nth Active after years of watching its customers wear its hoodies and joggers to the gym.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
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The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Jan. 2026
Automet 2-piece Hoodie Sweatsuit This Amazon bestseller proves that a classic hoodie-and-sweatpants combo can still feel elevated.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
The horse print is also applied to tie-dye hoodies, cotton T-shirts and stretch T-shirts, available in grey and, faded burgundy—a reference to the traditional red of Chinese New Year and Diesel’s signature red.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
In December, independent streetwear brand Named Collective announced the launch of activewear brand Nth Active after years of watching its customers wear its hoodies and joggers to the gym.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Hoodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoodie. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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