beanie

noun

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

Examples of beanie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For adventures in cooler climates, consider this ribbed beanie. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024 The deputy also removed some items from the truck, including a black beanie. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for beanie 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Beanie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beanie. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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