Pullman

noun

Pull·​man ˈpu̇l-mən 

1

: a railroad passenger car with specially comfortable furnishings for day or especially for night travel

2

: a large suitcase

Word History

Etymology

George M. Pullman

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Pullman

noun

Pull·​man ˈpu̇l-mən 

: a railroad passenger car with comfortable furnishings especially for night travel

Geographical Definition

Pullman

geographical name

Pull·​man ˈpu̇l-mən 

city in southeastern Washington south of Spokane population 29,799

Biographical Definition

Pullman

biographical name

Pull·​man ˈpu̇l-mən 

George Mortimer 1831–1897 American inventor