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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The second suspect was wearing a white ski mask, black hoodie and blue ripped skinny jeans at the time of the robbery, Moncayo said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
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Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
The Comfy Original Wearable Blanket, $28 with Prime The Comfy hoodie is a Shark Tank sensation that is so popular even PEOPLE senior shopping editor Alex Nelson has one.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
From under-$40 staples like a half-zip hoodie and long-sleeve top to buttery-soft relaxed crewnecks and wide-leg pants, you’re bound to find the athleisure outfit of your dreams—for as low as $15.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
The second suspect was wearing a white ski mask, black hoodie and blue ripped skinny jeans at the time of the robbery, Moncayo said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
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 28 Nov. 2025.
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