beanie

noun

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

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Justin, of course, kept the black beanie that hasn’t left his head since touching down in NY on top. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025 In the throwback snap, Cohen knelt over a baby Ben, who lay on a blue blanket and wore a diaper as well as a pink and gray beanie. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025 In fact, some REI reviewers were surprised to find how thin—yet warm—this beanie was (which is the best of both worlds for winter running hats). Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Feb. 2025 The beanie is machine washable, but must be dried flat. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 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 11 Feb. 2025.

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