beanie

noun

bean·​ie ˈbē-nē How to pronounce beanie (audio)
: a small round tight-fitting skullcap

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In this case, the pair went with an emo theme, with both men wearing all-black outfits and slouchy grey beanies accented by oversized black shades and a variety of fake facial piercings. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, Glyn Parry – a 91-year-old resident – made a chinstrap out of a shoelace to keep his hat on his head after the hawk stole two of his woollen beanies. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025 In the photo, their son could be seen wearing a cute green onesie and a beanie as well as tiny white socks. Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 The musician also wore a royal blue beanie and a pair of navy shorts. Catherine Santino, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beanie

Word History

Etymology

probably from bean entry 1 (in sense "head") + -ie

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beanie was in 1904

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“Beanie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beanie. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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