beanie

noun

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

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Pick up a cozy essentials set with a beanie, scarf, gloves, and ear warmers for $20, or sleep easy in a luxe satin nightgown that’s gentle on skin ($13). Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025 Cogburn was referring to a photo released Wednesday of the suspect in the Brown University shooting, who hid much of his appearance with a black beanie and mask. Charlotte Observer, 20 Dec. 2025 McDonald's is also selling less expensive Grimace gear for the holidays, including a coordinating beanie with a pom-pom that is on sale for $15. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025 The Beanie The season’s unsung hero is the beanie, adding just the right amount of coziness and warmth. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 19 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 26 Dec. 2025.

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