Synonyms

breastpin

American

[brest-pin] / ˈbrɛstˌpɪn /

noun

a pin worn on the breast or at the throat; brooch.

breastpin British

/ ˈbrɛstˌpɪn /

noun

a brooch worn on the breast, esp to close a garment

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Etymology

Origin of breastpin

First recorded in 1825–35; breast + pin

Example Sentences

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Like a breastpin torn from a satin gown, the great control cabin was ripped from the body of the ship.

From Time Magazine Archive

Fathia lost a breastpin of 36 diamonds and 25 sapphires.

From Time Magazine Archive

You hain't heerd of anybody's findin' a breastpin, hev ye?

From Three Little Cousins by Blanchard, Amy Ella

I'm wearing a made tie and a breastpin under my blouse?

From From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel by Kipling, Rudyard

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breastpin

noun

noun

Etymology

Origin of breastpin

Example Sentences

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