beanie

noun

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

Examples of beanie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Taco Bell Shop sells everything from beanies to sweatpants to tote bags. Gabe Hauari, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2024 Wearing Nike shoes, baggy utility pants, a dark gray Red Bull shirt, and a light gray beanie, Ami adds her own feminine style to the traditional b-girl uniform. Meron Menghistab, Allure, 27 June 2024 As the first lady circled inside the ring, laying flowers, the woman in the beanie approached me. Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 July 2024 The collection also offers graphic T-shirts and zipper hoodies, a distressed cap, knit beanie and bandana. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for beanie 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Beanie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beanie. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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