beanie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.
  2. A head-hugging brimless cap, with or without a visor, made from triangular sections of cloth, leather, or silk joined by a button at the crown and seamed together around the sides.
  3. A Beanie Baby, a small soft toy filled with beans or similar stuffing.

Pronunciation

/ˈbiː.ni/ en-us-beanie.ogg

Word forms

beanie beanies beenie

Etymology

From bean (“the head”) + -ie (diminutive suffix).

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