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

Each is differentiated by different colors and patterns, but common detailing comes in the form of colorful jewel studs, safety pins, distressed soles and bright orange cheetah print insoles. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Attach a large safety pin to one end and use it to feed the cord through the channel. — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026

Fox accented her minimal outfit with some maximalist accents, including a black safety pin choker with three gems hanging off. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026

North wore a gray-and-white pinstriped ensemble adorned with safety pins and paired it with black chunky boots for a trip to the Venice Film Festival with her mom. — Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for safety pin

• asparagine
• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• crankpin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin

Kids Definition

safety pin

noun

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