noun
- plural of breastpin; ornamental pins or brooches worn on the chest or breast of a garment
Usage: typically used in historical or formal contexts; often refers to decorative jewelry from the 19th and early 20th centuries
Examples
- The museum displayed a collection of antique breastpins from the Victorian era.
- She inherited several ornate breastpins from her grandmother's jewelry box.
- Breastpins were a popular accessory for women's formal attire in the 1800s.
- The jeweler crafted delicate breastpins adorned with pearls and gemstones.
- He wore one of his mother's breastpins on his lapel as a tribute.