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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Throw on anything from a shearling jacket, long trench, or oversized hoodie, to a fuzzy, faux fur coat or chunky sweater dress with this stylish headgear.
—Morgan Evans, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
North also wore a different black graphic hoodie in some solo snap shots, and at various points accessorized with a spiky bracelet, chunky ring and maximalist manicure that complemented her bright blue hairstyle.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Other upgrade picks may also include a hook attached to the hoodie, which allows the hoodie to be used as somewhat of a harness, with a leash attaching directly to the sweatshirt itself.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Down jackets, scarfs and hoodies were out on full display, though many people still kept their shorts and sandals.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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Morgan Evans, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
North also wore a different black graphic hoodie in some solo snap shots, and at various points accessorized with a spiky bracelet, chunky ring and maximalist manicure that complemented her bright blue hairstyle.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Other upgrade picks may also include a hook attached to the hoodie, which allows the hoodie to be used as somewhat of a harness, with a leash attaching directly to the sweatshirt itself.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Down jackets, scarfs and hoodies were out on full display, though many people still kept their shorts and sandals.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 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 2 Jan. 2026.
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