pinup

noun pin·up \ ˈpin-ˌəp \

|Updated on: 21 Jul 2018

Examples: pinup in a Sentence

Definition of pinup

: 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

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Examples of pinup in a Sentence

He is dating a glamorous pinup.

Recent Examples of pinup from the Web

Hollywood icons and pinup models had long worn two-piece suits, as was evident under the lids of thousands of GI footlockers still being shipped home from Europe.

— steve hendrix, Washington Post, "A scandalous, two-piece history of the bikini," 6 July 2018
The '40s pinup bombshell has courted glitterati, booked a campaign for Bettie Page Lingerie and walked in London Fashion Week in the last year alone.

— garrett mitchell, azcentral, "'RuPaul's Drag Race' drag queens coming to Phoenix," 6 June 2018
With her pinup look, and now-trademark red lipstick, Aguilera wanted to be modern and eternal.

— richard s. he, Billboard, "20 Years of Xtina: How She Found, Lost and Liberated Her Voice Again," 4 May 2018
Allen printed a set of pinups from PlaySquirrel magazine.

— john kelly, Washington Post, "Ever wonder how many squirrels live near you? An Atlanta group did.," 17 Apr. 2018
Everything from Upton's lace dress and cathedral veil to the venue's old bricks fit the vintage, romantic (with a touch of pinup) style of the 25-year-old model.

— daniela sternitzky-di napoli, Houston Chronicle, "Kate Upton floods her Instagram with stunning photos of her Italy wedding," 20 Mar. 2018
Daniele’s 11-page retro-inspired pictorial, shot by fashion photographer Jennifer Stenglein, pays homage to the Femlin, a pinup character created by Hefner and illustrated by Leroy Neiman.

— stephanie nolasco, Fox News, "Playboy introduces new Playmate of the Year, 'Entertainment for All' slogan," 10 Apr. 2018
Classic Vargas pinup for a classic fella @brooklynbeckham.

— maria pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "Brooklyn Beckham Spotted Kissing Playboy Model Lexi Wood — Has He Split from Chloe Grace Moretz?," 8 Apr. 2018
Playful with a pinup vibe and dreamy colors, the shoot aligns perfectly with Cyrus’s personal look.

— janelle okwodu, Vogue, "Forget the Painted Eggs: This Is How Miley Cyrus Does Easter," 30 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of pinup

1943

in the meaning defined above

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pinup

adjective

Definition of pinup

1 : of or relating to pinups

male pinup calendars

2 : designed for hanging on a wall

a pinup lamp

First Known Use of pinup

1941

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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PINUP Defined for English Language Learners

pinup

noun

Definition of pinup for English Language Learners

: a photograph of an attractive person (such as an actress or model) that is hung or pinned on a wall
: a person who appears in or is attractive enough to appear in a pinup