Pullman
noun
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Definition of Pullman
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1 : a railroad passenger car with specially comfortable furnishings for day or especially for night travel
2 : a large suitcase
Pullman
biographical name
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Definition of Pullman (Entry 2 of 3)
George Mortimer 1831–1897 American inventor
Pullman
geographical name
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Definition of Pullman (Entry 3 of 3)
city in southeastern Washington south of Spokane population 29,799
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Pullman
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Pullman
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a comfortable railroad car that carries people and is used especially for overnight travel
Pullman
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Pullman (Entry 2 of 3)
: a comfortable railroad car that carries people and is used especially for overnight travel
Pullman
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Pullman (Entry 3 of 3)
: a comfortable railroad car that carries people and is used especially for overnight travel
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