pullover

1 of 3

noun

pull·​over ˈpu̇l-ˌō-vər 

: 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

Noun

Her knit pullover featured a pinch seam detailing on the body and a coat with a raw hem. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025

Button ups are often best for professional environments, while pullovers are a bit more casual. —Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025

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

Zero visibility strategy: In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business's parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025

Oland Maurice McKenzie, 43, of Euless, was pulled over in Maverick County near the Texas-Mexico border while driving an semitractor-trailer in June 2023, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Texas. —Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025

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

Rhymes for pullover

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover

Kids Definition

pullover

1 of 2 adjective

pull·​over ˌpu̇l-ˌō-vər 

: put on by being pulled over the head

pullover sweater

pullover

2 of 2 noun

pull·​over

ˈpu̇l-ˌō-vər

: a pullover garment