Hooded
'hʊdɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsCovered or provided with a hood.
'hʊdɪd
Having or wearing a hood
The hooded figure stood in the shadows.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone wearing a jacket or sweatshirt with a hood. 'Hooded' describes that person or thing.
👶 For kids: Like a coat with a hat that's part of it!
More Examples
She wore a hooded sweatshirt to stay warm.
The bird was a hooded crow.
How It's Used
"The model wore a hooded jacket for the photoshoot."
"The hooded cobra is known for its distinctive appearance."
"The hooded crow is widespread throughout Europe."
Having a part resembling or functioning like a hood.
'hʊdɪd
Having a similar appearance or function to a hood
The hooded headlights gave the car a sleek look.
💡 Simply: Think of something that has a covering that hangs down like a hood, even if it's not actually a hood.
👶 For kids: Something that looks like it has a little hat!
More Examples
The snake raised its hooded neck.
The camera had a hooded lens to prevent glare.
How It's Used
"The hooded cobra is recognized by its hood."
"The hooded headlights gave the car a sporty look."
From Middle English *hodded, past participle of hodden* ("to provide with a hood"), from Old English *hod* ("hood").
Used since Middle English to describe anything with a hood or hood-like covering.
Memory tip
Think of someone wearing a hood to protect their head from the cold or rain.
Word Origin
"hood"