beanie
a close-fitting knit cap worn in cold weather.
a small cap, brimless or with a short bill, often brightly colored, constructed of triangular pieces of cloth joined at the top by a button and popularized in the early 20th century as worn by college freshmen.
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How to use beanie in a sentence
Knitting anything that is not a scarf or a beanie can be utterly intimidating, but I swear to you—mittens are not as hard as you think.
This beanie is made from recycled wool and nylon that has been Fair Trade Certified sewn.
Best winter hats: Comfortable hats to keep you warm | Carsen Joenk | January 20, 2021 | Popular-ScienceStrenuous activity can call for a thin, light, synthetic beanie, just enough to cover your head and keep your ears warm while working hard.
Dress like an Alaskan to weather the winter cold | By Tyler Freel/Outdoor Life | January 20, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe patterns are unbelievably cute and each swaddle comes with a matching beanie making them perfect for newborn photoshoots.
Swaddles to keep your little one cozy and comfortable | PopSci Commerce Team | January 11, 2021 | Popular-ScienceMade from an acrylic-wool blend, this beanie is ideal for cold walks with the dog or even backcountry skiing, but it’s not too thick or warm that I can’t wear it to stay cozy while working from home.
But rather than receive practical assistance from the WWP, he got a branded fleece beanie.
You will not be surprised to know that James Franco has on a black beanie.
James and the Giant Internet Company: Franco and AOL Get Kissy Faces | Amy Zimmerman | September 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 2011, Mahone traded in his cowboy hat for a trendy beanie, skyrocketing to viral fame through a series of YouTube music videos.
What Is an ‘Austin Mahone’ and Is It Really Contagious? | Amy Zimmerman | May 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe pugnacious tomboy; the aspiring model; the stiletto-heeled mastermind; the beanie-wearing wallflower.
Other than wearing a beanie, he dressed “normal” and was somewhat socially awkward, having trouble starting conversations.
"Gat" and "beanie" had defied the "Gink" and they were found one morning beaten and kicked, broken and bleeding.
Spring Street | James H. RichardsonI suppose beanie arrived in all her 33 glory this afternoon, hence those yowlers under her window tonight.
Marjorie Dean College Junior | Pauline Lester
British Dictionary definitions for beanie
beany
/ (ˈbiːnɪ) /
a round close-fitting hat resembling a skullcap
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