beanie

noun

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

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The plethora of works are markedly vibrant and fresh, from the Hamlet in Brooklyn who wears a beanie to the one who enjoys Bollywood-style dances in London. ABC News, 8 May 2026 People who complete four of the hikes and submit their results receive a spiral notebook and a beanie. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 Sabi's beanie is slated to arrive by the end of 2026; a baseball cap version will follow. New Atlas, 3 May 2026 The Ulta Buy More, Save More Sale couldn’t have come at a better time—we’re officially ditching the beanies and letting our hair out. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 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 13 May. 2026.

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