pullover

1 of 3

noun

pull·​over ˈpu̇l-ˌō-vər How to pronounce pullover (audio)
: a pullover garment (such as a sweater)

pullover

2 of 3

adjective

: put on by being pulled over the head

pull over

3 of 3

verb

pulled over; pulling over; pulls over

intransitive verb

: to steer one's vehicle to the side of the road

transitive verb

: to cause to pull over
pulled him over for speeding

Examples of pullover in a Sentence

Noun She was wearing a light pullover.
Recent Examples on the Web
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Noun
Pair the elevated pullover with beige trousers for a polished ‘fit, or dress it down with jeans for a more casual, yet chic, look. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024 In an Instagram post before her next tour stop in Miami, Swift wore a $168 Polo Ralph Lauren pullover that was quite a rarity. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Because Tár shot during autumn, Daigeler also dressed Blanchett in an array of pullover sweaters, sweater vests, and cardigans. Eliza Brooke, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Nov. 2022 Rod Parker sits on the end of the Homestead bench donning a blue Spartans pullover and gray sweatpants. Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2020
Verb
The Sheffield Police Department did not confirm whether or how frequently the department pulled over Richardson. Court records show Dennoriss Richardson had a long history of run-ins with local law enforcement, but the majority of the charges in federal and state courts did not stick. CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024 Gus was seen posing on the stairs, wearing a red dragon costume with the hood pulled over his eyes. Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pullover 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1899, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1907, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1930, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of pullover was in 1899

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Cite this Entry

“Pullover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullover. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

pullover

1 of 2 adjective
pull·​over ˌpu̇l-ˌō-vər How to pronounce pullover (audio)
: put on by being pulled over the head
pullover sweater

pullover

2 of 2 noun
pull·​over
ˈpu̇l-ˌō-vər
: a pullover garment

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