beanie

• Petit bonnet ajusté qui couvre la tête, souvent en tricot, porté autrefois par les écoliers et les étudiants de première année, et aujourd'hui comme couvre-chef décontracté.

A small skullcap, formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmen.

1. Small skullcapB1formalamerican

   A small, close-fitting cap, often made of wool or cotton, historically worn by schoolboys or college freshmen.

   calotte

   • The freshman wore a beanie as part of the school tradition.
   • In the old days, college students had to wear beanies during orientation.
   • He found an old beanie in his grandfather's closet.

   Synonymesskullcap

2. Winter hatA2informal

   A knitted cap, often with a pom-pom, worn for warmth in cold weather.

   Bonnet d'hiver

   • She wore a warm beanie to protect her ears from the cold.
   • He pulled his beanie down over his forehead.
   • The children all had colorful beanies for the winter trip.

   Synonymesstocking cap