pinup

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noun

pin·​up ˈpin-ˌəp How to pronounce pinup (audio)
: something fastened to a wall: such as
a
: a photograph or poster of a person considered to have glamorous qualities
b
: something (such as a lamp) designed for wall attachment

pinup

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adjective

1
: of or relating to pinups
male pinup calendars
2
: designed for hanging on a wall
a pinup lamp

Examples of pinup in a Sentence

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Noun
And thus, the perception of Kim Basinger as the ultimate pinup was born. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025 Just ask Keke Palmer, who transformed into a vintage pinup for a recent night out thanks to a set of wispy, brow-length bangs. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Sep. 2024
Adjective
Pair this pretty suit with a red lip for the total 1950s pinup look. Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025 Her brothers Mike and Ben were played by Kirk Cameron, who was at that time the subject of many a fan magazine pinup, and Jeremy Miller, respectively. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pinup

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1943, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1941, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pinup was in 1941

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“Pinup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinup. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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