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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Burningham has a slender build with blonde hair and was last seen wearing a blue and white hoodie and khaki shorts, per KSL TV 5. Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 July 2025 The apparel line includes everything from slides and sunglasses to hoodies and tanks. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 10 July 2025 This is an exclusive, limited-time launch featuring hats, hoodies, and t-shirts designed by Mitchell & Ness, showcasing logos from both Blackpink and your favorite sports teams. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025 Enthralling and resonant, Mr. Robot reminded us that revolution begins under the hoodie. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 4 July 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 29 Jul. 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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