beanie

noun

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

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The clear 20-ounce cup, shaped like a bear, came with a lid attached to a straw in Starbucks' signature green hue that looks like a beanie sitting on the critter's head. Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 His first lineup ranges in price from $345 to $420 for beanies; $645 to $850 for scarves; $1,090 to $1,990 for sweaters and cardigans, and $1,120 to $1,290 for polos. Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 Violet received a notebook, an Explorer beanie, and a certificate at the end of the expedition. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026 Enrich a can of baked beans (beanies) with bacon and hot dogs (weenies) for a nostalgic summer dish everyone will enjoy having on the table. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 16 May 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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