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View synonyms for beanie

beanie

[ bee-nee ]

noun

  1. a close-fitting knit cap worn in cold weather.
  2. 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.


beanie

/ ˈbiːnɪ /

noun

  1. a round close-fitting hat resembling a skullcap


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Word History and Origins

Origin of beanie1

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; bean + -ie

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Example Sentences

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.

Strenuous activity can call for a thin, light, synthetic beanie, just enough to cover your head and keep your ears warm while working hard.

The patterns are unbelievably cute and each swaddle comes with a matching beanie making them perfect for newborn photoshoots.

Made 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.

In 2011, Mahone traded in his cowboy hat for a trendy beanie, skyrocketing to viral fame through a series of YouTube music videos.

The 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.

I suppose Beanie arrived in all her 33 glory this afternoon, hence those yowlers under her window tonight.

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