pincushion

[ pin-koosh-uhn ]

noun

1. a small cushion into which pins are stuck until needed.

pincushion

/ ˈpɪnˌkʊʃən /

noun

1. a small well-padded cushion in which pins are stuck ready for use

Word History and Origins

Origin of pincushion¹

First recorded in 1625–35; pin + cushion

Example Sentences

When heated back up to normal temperatures, like a leaking pincushion, the cell doesn’t have a chance for survival.

From Singularity Hub 

Puente-Martinez also recommends removing the chunk of stem the spines are attached to before dealing with the individual prickers, as he did on the occasion in Mexico when his friend’s lip became a pincushion.

From Popular-Science

The cloth version was introduced and a pincushion bracelet was brought in.

From The Daily Beast

It is well to carry in your pocket a small pincushion, and, having unfolded your napkin, to pin it at the belt.

From Project Gutenberg

Upstairs she took the library key from the place where she always hid it under her pincushion—who said she wasn't careful?

From Project Gutenberg

The pincushion is not in the way and is readily worn so that the pins are easier to reach than if pinned to the dress.

From Project Gutenberg

The examples from pincushion onwards occur only in distinctly careless speech.

From Project Gutenberg

Then going to her dressing table she drew the hatpin from the pincushion and carelessly slipped the rings on her fingers.

From Project Gutenberg