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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The toddler was pictured wearing a red beanie, a white sweater and corduroy pants, looking to the side as his mom snapped his photo. Kayla Grant, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025 In a follow-up photo also posted on July 30, the singer gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at designs small enough to fit a baby, which included a tank top, pair of leggings, tie-waist robe, zip-up hooded sweatshirt and a beanie in a muted shade of green. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 31 July 2025 This seemingly ties in the color of the green Louis Vuitton LV Trainer Sneaker and a multicolor scrap yarn beanie. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 The collection is designed to be enjoyed by both men and women, with any leftover fabric being repurposed into matching beanies to complement the sweaters. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 11 Apr. 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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