hoodie

noun

hood·​ie ˈhu̇-dē How to pronounce hoodie (audio)
variants or less commonly
: 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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These artists bum-rushed the entire industry — from blazing defiant lyrics to becoming record mogul millionaires in corporate boardrooms; baggy jeans, baseball caps, leather sneakers and hoodies became a billion-dollar market. Ronald E. Scott, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025 The suspect was last seen wearing a tan-colored hat, pants and boots, a gray hoodie and a green vest, police said, per CBS. Charna Flam, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025 There are also statement pieces for everyday wear, including hoodies, T-shirts and joggers. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 From the sought-after Emporio Armani watches for men and women to accessories like Emporio Armani sunglasses and hoodies, there’s was no doubt the brand knew how to craft pieces that connected deeply with the modern consumer. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Jan. 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 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

hoodie

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