pinner

[ pin-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that pins.
2. a headdress with a long hanging flap pinned on at each side.
3. a small apron fastened on by pins.

pinner

/ ˈpɪnə /

noun

1. a person or thing that pins
2. a small dainty apron
3. a cap with two long flaps pinned on

Word History and Origins

Origin of pinner¹

First recorded in 1645–55; pin + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Still, in a sign that the pandemic-accelerated shift to online shopping may be here to stay, Pinterest’s users, called “pinners”, using the app’s shopping features increased 60% from a year ago.

From Reuters

The company’s 250 million monthly active users, called “pinners,” come to the site to plan their lives, including home projects, weddings and meals.

From New York Times

Today, pinners pin activities such as what they wear or what they are making for dinner, as well as ideas for remodeling a home or their wedding, or passions like bookmarking and other craft projects.

From New York Times

To avoid the feedback loop of Silicon Valley, Sharp takes trips throughout the country to stay in touch with what pinners want.

From Los Angeles Times

His gender as well as his billionaire status separates him from the majority of the more than 100 million active monthly “pinners”.

From The Guardian