clothespin

[ klohz-pin, klohthz-, klohs- ]

noun

1. a device, such as a forked piece of wood or plastic, for fastening articles to a clothesline.

Word History and Origins

Origin of clothespin¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; clothes + pin

Example Sentences

If so, you might remember classmates who constructed move-in ready mini kingdoms kitted out with gingham curtains, clothespin people and actual pieces of spaghetti.

From New York Times

The 32-square-foot space marked its first anniversary in March with a group show, “Hoarders,” of 50-plus works on clothespins, the breaker box and shelves usually reserved for dryer sheets and Tide Pods.

From Los Angeles Times

When she got home, Jackson would take any bills she received as change, wash them in the sink and hang them from clothespins to dry.

From New York Times

Use a spring clothespin to secure the herb bundles to wires or other support.

From Seattle Times

She became giddy over a working clothespin sold by Maria Fowler from Toronto’s The Little Dollhouse Company.

From New York Times