1
: having a hood
2
: shaped like a hood
hooded spathes
3
a
: having the head conspicuously different in color from the rest of the body
hooded bird
b
: having a crest on the head that suggests a hood
hooded seals
c
: having the skin at each side of the neck capable of expansion by movements of the ribs
a hooded cobra
4
: half-closed
hooded eyes
hoodedness
noun
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She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and possibly red Crocs.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
In a follow-up photo also posted on July 30, the singer gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at designs small enough to fit a baby, which included a tank top, pair of leggings, tie-waist robe, zip-up hooded sweatshirt and a beanie in a muted shade of green.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 31 July 2025
Another rolled her eyes, donned a hooded sweatshirt and casually held a TV remote to mimic Timberlake's indication the fans should do the singing.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 30 July 2025
She was last seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt, blue pants and no shoes, police said.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 24 July 2025
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
In a follow-up photo also posted on July 30, the singer gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at designs small enough to fit a baby, which included a tank top, pair of leggings, tie-waist robe, zip-up hooded sweatshirt and a beanie in a muted shade of green.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 31 July 2025
Another rolled her eyes, donned a hooded sweatshirt and casually held a TV remote to mimic Timberlake's indication the fans should do the singing.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 30 July 2025
She was last seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt, blue pants and no shoes, police said.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 24 July 2025
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“Hooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hooded. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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