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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Minneapolis, Minnesota — Her long dark hair flowing from a bright pink beanie, the 11-year-old from Ecuador calmly recalled her mother venturing out of their small South Minneapolis apartment last Monday morning for the first time in a month and a half. Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026 Just under your headlamp should be a multi-season beanie like the Turtle Fur Chelonia 150 Fleece Beanie ($22) specifically designed to provide thermal insulation. Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 7 Feb. 2026 Lawrence rocks this statement piece by pairing it with more casual items like a simple black tote bag, a beanie, and a pair of neutral colored pants. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026 Merchandise that might be included in the box are roach socks, roach beanie, roach crossbody bag, roach plush, or a roach tumbler. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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