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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Security surveillance video showed two hooded men jogging up to the home before the slaying.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The social media star previously made an appearance at the 2022 CFDA Awards, wearing a hooded Gareth Pugh design with a dramatic black train.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Along with the gown, Erivo’s look also featured a hooded element, casting even more theatricality on the Tony Award-winning actress’ ensemble and aura.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
Worn by stars like Dua Lipa, the brand’s avant-garde styling, as well as easy-wearing styles like the hooded down jacket and Pillar maxi dress, drove up interest by 54 percent in Q3.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The social media star previously made an appearance at the 2022 CFDA Awards, wearing a hooded Gareth Pugh design with a dramatic black train.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Along with the gown, Erivo’s look also featured a hooded element, casting even more theatricality on the Tony Award-winning actress’ ensemble and aura.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
Worn by stars like Dua Lipa, the brand’s avant-garde styling, as well as easy-wearing styles like the hooded down jacket and Pillar maxi dress, drove up interest by 54 percent in Q3.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hooded
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“Hooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hooded. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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