beanie

noun

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

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Nonetheless, the singer shows up in a stylish fit, dressed in an oversized jacket and a Chanel beanie—fitting given that the K-Pop sensation is a longtime Chanel ambassador and the newest face of the Chanel 25 handbag. Irene Kim, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025 In the video, Bieber sports a yellow beanie while immersing himself in a trippy, experimental jam session with an eclectic mix of mind-bending electronic sounds. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2025 Just remember to pack a beanie with your bathing suit. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025 The oversized, slouchy beanie continues to dominate fall and winter wardrobes, with Johnson favoring timeless silhouettes like the bucket hat and the cloche for their styling versatility and comfortability. Essence, 18 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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