hoodie

American  

[hood-ee, hoo-dee] / ˈhʊd i, ˈhu di /

noun

1. Informal. Also hoody a hooded sweatshirt, sweater, or jacket.

2. Also called hoodie crow.  Scot. the hooded crow.

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hoodie British  

/ ˈhʊdɪ /

noun

1. a hooded sweatshirt

2. a young person who wears a hooded sweatshirt, regarded by some as a potential hooligan

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Etymology

Origin of hoodie

1780–90 hoodie for def. 2; hood ¹ + -ie

Example Sentences

His outfit, an Off White hoodie and a fleece bucket hat with a tortoise on the front, is just as uplifting and whimsical as his attitude.

From Los Angeles Times

So, they braved the freezing temperatures and, while wearing “parkas, hoodies, gloves, and face masks,” spent the evening grilling.

From MarketWatch

Zipping my backpack closed, I dump the last of the water from my watering can onto the soil of my potted fern, grab my hoodie from the end of my bed, and head downstairs.

From Literature

The shirts and hoodies for sale feature two different designs — one reads “Look it’s a lion,” and the other “Look it’s a lawsuit, Oh, my God.”

From Los Angeles Times

Fifteen‑year‑old Felix and Karel, in the standard uniform of oversized hoodies and jeans, spend between two and five hours a day on social media.

From BBC