Pushpin: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used in American English, 'pushpin' refers to a small pin used for fastening papers to a bulletin board or wall.

• I attached the note to the corkboard with a pushpin.

Commonly used in American English as well, 'thumbtack' describes a small, flat-headed pin used for attaching papers to a board. It is interchangeable with 'pushpin'.

• He secured the map to the wall using several thumbtacks.

This term is typically used in British English, referring to a small pin with a broad, flat head, used for fastening papers to a board or wall.

• She used a drawing pin to put up the poster in her room.

Commonly used in offices and classrooms to attach papers to bulletin boards, cork boards, or other surfaces where documents or notes need to be temporarily displayed.

• I used a pushpin to attach the flyer to the notice board.
• She added more pushpins to her cork board to hold all her photos.

Used for writing or drawing on surfaces such as whiteboards, posters, or charts. Markers usually have a felt tip and are available in various colors.

• The teacher grabbed a marker to write on the whiteboard.
• He highlighted the important dates on the calendar with a red marker.

A broader term that can refer to any small, pointed object used to fasten or attach one item to another. It can be used for sewing, pinning notes, or securing clothing.

• She used a pin to keep the fabric in place while sewing.
• I secured the badge to my shirt with a pin.