Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

hood

Pronunciation: [hʊd]

Word

Learn how to use hood in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “clothing”

(noun) a part of a piece of clothing that you can pull over your head. It's like a little blanket for your head. You usually find it on jackets and sweatshirts.

Example

She wore her favorite sweatshirt with a hood to keep warm.

Example

He didn't like wearing jackets without hoods because he felt cold.

Example

Do you prefer a coat with a hood or without one?

Context: “vehicle”

(noun) the part of a car that covers the engine. It's like a door on top of the engine that you can open to check the parts inside.

Example

He opened the hood of the car to check the oil level.

Example

The hood was so rusted that it couldn't close properly.

Example

Can you show me how to open the hood of the car?

Context: “headwear”

(noun) a type of head covering often worn by people, like a hooded cloak or a traditional hood worn by certain groups. It can be part of special clothes.

Example

The wizard's hood added mystery to his costume.

Example

She didn't want to wear a hood because it blocked her view.

Example

What kind of hoods are typically seen in movies?

Context: “enclose”

(verb) to cover or enclose something with a hood. It's like putting a roof or a lid over something to keep it safe.

Example

The kids huddled together and hooded themselves with their jackets.

Example

They didn't hood the food properly, so it got cold too quickly.

Example

Did you remember to hood the leftovers before putting them in the fridge?

How to pronounce hood

Pronunciation: [hʊd]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s