hoodie

noun

hood·​ie ˈhu̇-dē How to pronounce hoodie (audio)
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

Examples of hoodie in a Sentence

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Graphic hoodies and bold t-shirts offer more casual options, while a cozy varsity cardigan provides versatility for different styling occasions. Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 Additionally, hoodies, T-shirts, sweatpants, a tank, and a shirt and short set feature prints of photographs capturing joyful moments from Tom of Finland Foundation parties and fundraising events between 1990 and 2005. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025 During the incident, the suspect was reportedly wearing a black hoodie, gray pants, black boots, green gloves and a blue backpack. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025 One of the most in-demand WNBA teams for hoodies, shirts and jerseys, the Fever constructed a proactive e-commerce plan six months in advance to readily sell gear to their fans. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hoodie

Word History

Etymology

hood entry 1 + -ie

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hoodie was in 1990

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“Hoodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoodie. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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hoodie

noun
hood·​ie ˈhu̇-dē How to pronounce hoodie (audio)
variants also hoody
pl hoodies
: a hooded sweatshirt
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