Hatpin Meaning in English
word
ˈhætˌpɪn
HAT-pin
hˈætpɪn
HAT-pin
Definition
A long, thin pin used to hold a woman's hat in place, by securing it to her hair.
Usage & Nuances
'Hatpin' refers mainly to vintage or historical fashion accessories; rarely used today except in costume, collections, or as jewelry. Not the same as 'hairpin'. Often long and decorative.
Spanish: alfiler de sombreroPortuguese (BR): alfinete de chapéuPortuguese (PT): alfinete de chapéuChinese (Simplified): 帽针Chinese (Traditional): 帽針Hindi: हैटपिनArabic: دبوس قبعةBengali: হ্যাটপিনRussian: шпилька для шляпыJapanese: 帽子ピンVietnamese: ghim cài mũKorean: 모자핀Turkish: şapka iğnesiUrdu: ہیٹ پنIndonesian: peniti topi
Example Sentences
She wore a beautiful hatpin to hold her hat.
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The old hatpin was found in her grandmother's jewelry box.
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Please be careful; the hatpin is very sharp.
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I found a vintage hatpin at the flea market and couldn't resist buying it.
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During the 1900s, women used hatpins both as accessories and for self-defense.
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That collection has some truly rare hatpins from the Edwardian era.
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