beanie

noun

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

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Whether your go-to is a beanie, balaclava, or ear muffs, stylish street stylers around the world demonstrate how a hat not only provides warmth on bitter winter days, but adds chic as well. Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2025 My son asked for a beanie, and this Carhartt pick is Amazon’s most popular. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025 When in doubt, go the super cozy winter beanie route with this $6 option from Old Navy. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025 The coveted Bearista Bear Cup was the last to be revealed in the clip, with its clear glass body, green Starbucks beanie, and white and green striped straw. Nina Tran, Nashville Tennessean, 8 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 15 Dec. 2025.

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