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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Sneakers, hoodies, skate culture, hip-hop references and graphic logos entered one of the most historic Paris houses while retaining couture-level craftsmanship as well as pricing.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
And small Easter’s eggs connected to her upcoming album were also woven throughout the design and additional merch that wasn’t seen solely on the kits, but on Nike hoodies, shirts, etc.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Josh Privette, an 18-year-old from Charleston wearing a Busch backpack and hoodie, stood in disbelief.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Another effortlessly cool pant is the Adapted State thermal high-rise joggers, which are easy to style with a simple T-shirt, sweater, or hoodie.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
And small Easter’s eggs connected to her upcoming album were also woven throughout the design and additional merch that wasn’t seen solely on the kits, but on Nike hoodies, shirts, etc.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Josh Privette, an 18-year-old from Charleston wearing a Busch backpack and hoodie, stood in disbelief.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Another effortlessly cool pant is the Adapted State thermal high-rise joggers, which are easy to style with a simple T-shirt, sweater, or hoodie.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
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 29 May. 2026.
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