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- [pin-koo sh-uh n]
- /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ ən/
- /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pin-koo sh-uh n]
- /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ ən/
Definitions of pincushion word
- noun pincushion a small cushion into which pins are stuck until needed. 1
- noun pincushion padded holder for sewing pins 1
- countable noun pincushion A pincushion is a very small cushion that you stick pins and needles into so that you can get them easily when you need them. 0
- noun pincushion a small well-padded cushion in which pins are stuck ready for use 0
- noun pincushion a small cushion in which pins and needles are stuck to keep them handy 0
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Origin of pincushion
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; pin + cushion
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Parts of speech for Pincushion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pincushion popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pincushion usage trend in Literature
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