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
Both are glamorous pinups famous for looking good in a bathing suit. Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025 And thus, the perception of Kim Basinger as the ultimate pinup was born. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Still, the baseball slugger and pinup bombshell always remained in each other’s corners. Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 Most of the restaurant's decor is bright Coca Cola red, from stained glass lamps to old-school pinup posters, all with the Coca Cola logo. Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 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 10 Oct. 2025.

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