safety pin

noun

: a pin in the form of a clasp with a guard covering its point when fastened

Examples of safety pin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Secure inner pillow zipper with safety pin, then wash on cold delicate cycle. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2024 As society polarized and fragmented and everything got politicized — the NFL, safety pins, low-flow toilets — neutrality came across as craven delusion. Michael Serazio, Vox, 29 May 2024 That is, until Joss Stone made an appearance with a handful of safety pins, suturing the back of the dress in a moment of haphazard panic. Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024 Outside the shows, street stylers are embracing girly influences with pearls, tulles, and pastels, and mixing it with punk-influences like leather and even safety pins. Momo Angela, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for safety pin 

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Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of safety pin was in 1847

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“Safety pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20pin. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

safety pin

noun
: a pin in the form of a clasp with a guard covering its point

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