: 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
1
: of or relating to pinups
male pinup calendars
2
: designed for hanging on a wall
a pinup lamp
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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
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
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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
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“Pinup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinup. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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