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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In Europe, Fruit of the Loom incorporated Ciclo polyester into its Iconic Premium and Iconic 250 Sweats collections, including sweatshirts, hoodies and jog pants, designed with durability and comfort in mind for everyday wear.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
There are a few things to note about the hoodie before purchasing.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
My wife got me a super cool hoodie for my birthday in February.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Police and David’s family say that David, a sophomore at Sequoia High in Redwood City, had no gang ties and was wearing the jacket to celebrate Valentine’s Day with his girlfriend, who wore a pink hoodie that night.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
There are a few things to note about the hoodie before purchasing.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
My wife got me a super cool hoodie for my birthday in February.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Police and David’s family say that David, a sophomore at Sequoia High in Redwood City, had no gang ties and was wearing the jacket to celebrate Valentine’s Day with his girlfriend, who wore a pink hoodie that night.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hoodie
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“Hoodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoodie. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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