Word
beanie
UK/bˈiːni/
Definition
n. a soft hat with a round shape and a small opening for the ears. You usually wear it to keep your head warm in cold weather.
n. a soft, knitted hat with a rounded crown and a small opening for the ears. Often associated with casual or sporty attire.
Examples
“He wore a red beanie to keep his ears warm.”
“The hikers packed several beanies in their gear to protect their heads from the mountain wind.”
“While the wool beanie was once a staple of winter fashion, modern versions often feature synthetic fibers designed to wick away moisture and provide better insulation.”
Examples
simple
“He wore a red beanie to keep his ears warm.”
contextual
“The hikers packed several beanies in their gear to protect their heads from the mountain wind.”
complex
“While the wool beanie was once a staple of winter fashion, modern versions often feature synthetic fibers designed to wick away moisture and provide better insulation.”
Etymology
From bean (“the head”) + -ie (diminutive suffix).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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