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Pull·man | \ ˈpu̇l-mən 
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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 namePull·man | \ ˈpu̇l-mən \
\Definition of Pullman (Entry 2 of 3)
George Mortimer 1831–1897 American inventor
Pullman
geographical namePull·man | \ ˈpu̇l-mən \
\Definition of Pullman (Entry 3 of 3)
city in southeastern Washington south of Spokane population 29,799
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Pullman
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of Pullman
: a comfortable railroad car that carries people and is used especially for overnight travel
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The first known use of Pullman was in 1867
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