safety pin

noun

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

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The Cuban native brought with her a large, military style safety pin, as well as a round larimar, a Dominican blue stone symbolizing peace and calm. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 The Clash are singing of a city aflame, the Sex Pistols are somehow getting more popular after imploding on tour, and on every street corner, mohawks and safety pins are on rebellious display. Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 7 May 2026 After a five-year absence, Hathaway made a return to the Met Gala in 2023 in a Versace gown studded with gold safety pins, an homage to both Gianni Versace and Karl Lagerfeld. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026 This all-in-one kit contains scissors, safety pins, needles, buttons, and thread in various colors. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 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 11 May. 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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