Pull·man
| \ ˈpu̇l-mən
\
\
Definition of Pullman
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a railroad passenger car with specially comfortable furnishings for day or especially for night travel
2
: a large suitcase
Pullman
biographical name
Pull·man
| \ ˈpu̇l-mən
\
\
Definition of Pullman (Entry 2 of 3)
George Mortimer 1831–1897 American inventor
Pullman
geographical name
Pull·man
| \ ˈpu̇l-mən
\
\
Definition of Pullman (Entry 3 of 3)
city in southeastern Washington south of Spokane population 29,799
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More About Pullman
Dictionary Entries Near Pullman
See More Nearby EntriesStatistics for Pullman
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Pullman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pullman. Accessed 18 Jun. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for Pullman
Pullman
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Pullman
: a comfortable railroad car that carries people and is used especially for overnight travel
See the full definition for Pullman in the English Language Learners Dictionary
Test Your Vocabulary
Return of Name that Color!
-
- Name that color:
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
Share Pullman
Time Traveler for Pullman
The first known use of Pullman was in 1867
See more words from the same year