safety pin

noun

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

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Jamie Reid, the graphic designer who made the famous image of Queen Elizabeth II with a safety pin through her mouth, did the cover for the first English-language Situationist anthology. Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 In a similar vein, Dior tapped Danish animator Nina Gantz to create a tall tale about how a pony — with legs made of safety pins — sought to visit the moon with the help of clover leaves, a house symbol. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026 After looking typically stunning in a vintage red Balmain FW57 gown at the Golden Globes, Amal Clooney changed into a flirty minidress held together with oversized safety pins, a much edgier look than the often old-school Amal goes for. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026 The wife of George Clooney stepped out alongside her husband, 64, to a 2026 Golden Globes afterparty in a green, two-piece number held together by nothing other than a few safety pins. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for safety pin

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 Feb. 2026.

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safety pin

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

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