beanie

noun

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

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The interior of the beanie features alternating high and low loft stripes for a mix of insulation and breathability, effectively venting heat during high-output efforts. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024 Quince Mongolian Cashmere Ribbed Beanie $98 $30 Quince This supersoft cashmere beanie should help keep their noggin warm into next year. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024 The new parents bundled their baby in a pink onesie and an Eagles beanie. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 Women’s winter hats range from slouchy beanies to furry bucket hats, cozy toques, and classic knit pompom hats. Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024 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 29 Nov. 2024.

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