variants
or less commonly hoody
: a hooded sweatshirt
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
R. J. PalacioExamples of hoodie in a Sentence
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The hoodie is thoughtfully designed in two different styles, meant to accommodate smaller and larger busts (Coastal Fit and Forest Fit, respectively) — both are available in a soft gray or vibrant blue.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
The merch drop includes hoodies, crewnecks and gold jewelry branded with the album’s logo.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
Casablanca tees and hoodies were also worn casually by his character further speaking to his fascination with high-end designers.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
Marie Osmond Reveals Working on The Bold and the Beautiful Was a 'Bucket List' Life Achievement (Exclusive)
In PEOPLE’s exclusive first look of the scenes, Howard looks almost unrecognizable as Tom, sporting long hair, a beard and a hoodie over several shirts while talking to Novlan and Kanan.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
The Houston rager used his creative vision to blend the worlds of collegiate sports with streetwear for a merchandise run that includes snapback hats, hoodies, T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, crewnecks and backpacks.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2024
Emily Ratajkowski was once again photographed in a pair of those sneakers while strolling around Manhattan on April 1 dressed in a chore jacket, wide-leg cargos, and the anti-paparazzi combination of a hoodie plus sunglasses.
—Daniel Rodgers, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2024
Lawrence, who spent the day out with her family, paired an oversized navy blue hoodie with a pastoral white maxi skirt.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
In one, Levine, clad in a pink hoodie and shorts, stood on the beach at sunset while holding up their son, who was born in January 2023.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
The merch drop includes hoodies, crewnecks and gold jewelry branded with the album’s logo.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
Casablanca tees and hoodies were also worn casually by his character further speaking to his fascination with high-end designers.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
Marie Osmond Reveals Working on The Bold and the Beautiful Was a 'Bucket List' Life Achievement (Exclusive)
In PEOPLE’s exclusive first look of the scenes, Howard looks almost unrecognizable as Tom, sporting long hair, a beard and a hoodie over several shirts while talking to Novlan and Kanan.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
The Houston rager used his creative vision to blend the worlds of collegiate sports with streetwear for a merchandise run that includes snapback hats, hoodies, T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, crewnecks and backpacks.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2024
Emily Ratajkowski was once again photographed in a pair of those sneakers while strolling around Manhattan on April 1 dressed in a chore jacket, wide-leg cargos, and the anti-paparazzi combination of a hoodie plus sunglasses.
—Daniel Rodgers, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2024
Lawrence, who spent the day out with her family, paired an oversized navy blue hoodie with a pastoral white maxi skirt.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
In one, Levine, clad in a pink hoodie and shorts, stood on the beach at sunset while holding up their son, who was born in January 2023.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Hoodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoodie. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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