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
Recent Examples on the Web
The latest restock is full of pieces ideal for both casual plans and upcoming holiday parties, including sweater dresses, knit blazers, full-zip hoodies, and comfy pants starting at just $15.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Automet Oversized Hoodie A travel hoodie is the most reliable item for the traveler who can’t shake the in-flight chills.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
The items will be priced similarly to merchandise for other collegiate partners, which can range in price from about $35 for a T-shirt to $75 for a hoodie.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Priced between 300 euros and 650 euros, the capsule includes staples spanning from crewnecks to hoodies and cardigans, all crafted in 100 percent cashmere and reflecting Manebí’s relaxed ethos.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hoodie
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Automet Oversized Hoodie A travel hoodie is the most reliable item for the traveler who can’t shake the in-flight chills.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
The items will be priced similarly to merchandise for other collegiate partners, which can range in price from about $35 for a T-shirt to $75 for a hoodie.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Priced between 300 euros and 650 euros, the capsule includes staples spanning from crewnecks to hoodies and cardigans, all crafted in 100 percent cashmere and reflecting Manebí’s relaxed ethos.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hoodie
Cite this Entry
“Hoodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoodie. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share