noun
beanie
BEE-nee
noun
1
A snug, close-fitting cap, typically knitted from wool, without a brim.
"He pulled on a beanie before heading out into the cold."
How to Use Beanie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft knitted hat that fits closely over the head.
Common pairings
a knitted beanie
wear a beanie
Word Forms
beanies plural
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Etymology
From bean (slang for "head") + the diminutive suffix -ie.