hooded

adjective

hood·​ed ˈhu̇-dəd 

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

Examples of hooded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Eya was just 9-years-old when both her parents were shot by hooded, uniformed policemen at around three in the morning in August 2016. —Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025

There are hooded pig monsters, giant squid balloons, and a poultry-riding zombie child who has prompted an especially strong reaction among fannish theatergoers. —David Sims, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2025

About 30 people, wearing pale blue hooded rain ponchos, took part in the event, which started at Tribeca Park with a brass band performance and a few speeches, according to an organizer. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025

As the train pulled into Selhurst, the hooded roof of the Holmesdale Road stand at Selhurst Park popped into view. —Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hooded

• wooded