beanie
word
Definition
A beanie is a small, close-fitting hat, usually made of wool or cotton, that covers the head and sometimes the ears. It is often worn for warmth or as a casual fashion accessory.
Usage & Nuances
'Beanie' is informal and common in the US and Australia; in the UK, 'woolly hat' is also used. Typical collocations: 'wear a beanie', 'knit a beanie'. Sometimes confused with 'cap', which often has a brim.
Spanish: gorro - gorro de lanaPortuguese (BR): touca - gorro (de lã)Portuguese (PT): gorro - toucaChinese (Simplified): 无檐小便帽 - 针织帽Chinese (Traditional): 無邊小便帽 - 針織帽Hindi: बीनी - ऊनी टोपीArabic: قبعة صوفية - قبعة (شتوية)Bengali: বিনি ক্যাপ - উলের টুপিRussian: шапочка - биниJapanese: ビーニー - ニット帽Vietnamese: mũ len - mũ beanieKorean: 비니Turkish: bere - beanieUrdu: بینی کیپ - اون والی ٹوپیIndonesian: kupluk - beanie
Example Sentences
My sister bought a red beanie.
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He wears a beanie in winter to stay warm.
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The baby looks cute in a tiny beanie.
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Do you want to borrow my beanie? It's really warm.
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She crocheted a beanie for her friend as a gift.
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I lost my favorite beanie on the subway this morning.
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