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
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The couple kept the outing casual, with Dunn, 24, sporting simple jeans and a hoodie paired with a lime green baseball cap—meanwhile, Coughlan donned a long black trench coat with a light yellow sweater underneath.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Scott announced that 100% of the net proceeds from special merchandise—a shirt and zip hoodie honoring Los Angeles’ first responders—will benefit Direct Relief’s California Wildfire Response Fund.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2025
Behind the casual hoodies and ping-pong tables lies an industry built on traditionally masculine principles - competition, dominance, and aggressive growth have long been the unspoken uniform for success.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
In it, the burglar, who wore a dark hoodie and backpack, appears to kick in the wooden front door before making off with valuable items, including designer shoes and a collection of Taiwanese whiskey.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Scott announced that 100% of the net proceeds from special merchandise—a shirt and zip hoodie honoring Los Angeles’ first responders—will benefit Direct Relief’s California Wildfire Response Fund.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2025
Behind the casual hoodies and ping-pong tables lies an industry built on traditionally masculine principles - competition, dominance, and aggressive growth have long been the unspoken uniform for success.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
In it, the burglar, who wore a dark hoodie and backpack, appears to kick in the wooden front door before making off with valuable items, including designer shoes and a collection of Taiwanese whiskey.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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 Jan. 2025.
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