beanie

noun

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

Examples of beanie in a Sentence

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For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026 One congregant dressed up as Judah Smith for Halloween — beanie, glasses, Bible in hand — and shows off a photo. Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026 Gloves, especially in fun colors and leather finishes, are statement pieces in addition to necessities, while earmuffs are a playful deviation from your go-to beanie. Julia Guerra, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025 Other gifts included a teensy-tiny Vintage Chanel bikini, Chrome Hearts boots, a Maison Goyard handbag, a Gucci beanie and Chanel scarves. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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