: something fastened to a wall: such as
a
: a photograph or poster of a person considered to have glamorous qualities
b
: something (such as a lamp) designed for wall attachment
1
: of or relating to pinups
male pinup calendars
2
: designed for hanging on a wall
a pinup lamp
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Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
And thus, the perception of Kim Basinger as the ultimate pinup was born.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
In their heyday, Jake was the pinup, ready to play the part in which the music industry cast him, while drummer Vince was the artist—and the drug-abusing liability.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Both are glamorous pinups famous for looking good in a bathing suit.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
And thus, the perception of Kim Basinger as the ultimate pinup was born.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
In the 1940s, Bob Waterfield was the country’s best quarterback, playing for the Los Angeles Rams, and his wife was Jane Russell, one of America’s most famous pinup actresses.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
In their heyday, Jake was the pinup, ready to play the part in which the music industry cast him, while drummer Vince was the artist—and the drug-abusing liability.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Pinup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinup. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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