How to Use hoodie in a Sentence

hoodie

noun
  • Justin was also in jeans and wearing a dark blue hoodie over a tan t-shirt and a bright red beanie.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Surveillance footage showed the same man wearing a black hoodie and gray pants.
    Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 9 Oct. 2022
  • He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with yellow lettering and dark pants.
    City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Barron highlights the humble hoodie as a staple of off-duty and on-duty style.
    Ebony-Renee Baker, refinery29.com, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Ben opted for shorts, a t-shirt and sandals while his sister sported an oversized hoodie, leggings and flip flops.
    Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2022
  • During fall and winter, oversized hoodies have become my go-to for running errands and lounging at home.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Surveillance footage showed him wearing a black hoodie with blue pajama pants, a face covering, and black slides.
    Grace Gilson, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Her biggest misgiving is the hoodie-wearing persona that might appeal to the working class.
    Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2022
  • In the surveillance image, the man’s sporting a dark hoodie, ripped jeans, and white sneakers while walking up a staircase.
    Matt Yan, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Justin, meanwhile, wore an unzipped red hoodie, black pants, furry Louis Vuitton boots and a beige fedora.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Not even a gray hoodie, beige jacket or striped shirt if they are advertised in connection to the cannibalistic serial killer.
    Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Wiley swapped the Confederate general for a young Black man wearing Nikes and a hoodie.
    Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The other was wearing a red hoodie and was identified as McCollough’s cousin, then 16 years old, the report said.
    Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 26 Oct. 2022
  • The men’s assortment is larger, spanning a Western denim button-down shirt, ripped bootcut jeans and a faux suede jackets to overshirts, hoodies and tees.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2024
  • This tee is a fantastic layering piece and can be topped with a hoodie, a cardigan, or an open button-down shirt — basically, any cool-toned jacket in your rotation will look great on top.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Investigators believe the suspect is a woman who was wearing black pants and a black and red hoodie, but no other details about the suspect or the circumstances of the shooting were released.
    Alexis Stevens, ajc, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Glue top opening of the tail closed and pin to the back of the hoodie.
    Amanda Kingloff, Parents, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Style it with a hoodie and jeans and be on your way—no fuss.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2023
  • This time, the unicorn is a skeleton, but still with the hoodie.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2024
  • In a black Carhartt hoodie, his big hands are swollen from years of hard work.
    Kirk Siegler, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
  • My daughter’s dad took his hoodie off, laid it on the floor and got ready to catch.
    Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 13 May 2023
  • The 36-year-old Williams was wearing a green hoodie with black and white stars, and dark jeans.
    Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The man nods, pausing to fumble for something in the pouch of his hoodie.
    Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The man was wearing a black hoodie, black jogging pants, and a face mask.
    cleveland, 11 Dec. 2022
  • The comfort of the pullover hoodies are unmatched and a must-have for the winter season.
    Men's Health, 22 Feb. 2023
  • The hoodie can also be worn with a pair of pocket leggings to switch up the look.
    Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2022
  • Bassitt walking out with his hoodie on and his head down.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2023
  • He was last seen wearing a dark blue hoodie, blue jeans and white shoes.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Pair these with a sports bra for working out and a crop top with a hoodie or jacket when on the go.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The brand even has a matching matcha hoodie and sweatpants.
    Nicole Charky-Chami, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2023

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