beanie

noun

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

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The collection also includes more conventional styles like the KK Cargo Pocket Jeans and the KK Classic black and blue jeans as well as sweatsuits, caps, beanies and sneakers. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026 Louis Trotter’s second Bottega Veneta show at the brand’s headquarters in the Palazzo SanFedele, Palau sent models out in beanies that celebrated the beauty of a good-bad-hair day. Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026 Pair your puffer with this cute retro beanie by The North Face. Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026 Accessories include a balaclava, arm warmers, beanie and hooded vest designed for layering. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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