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Pullman

noun Pull·man \ ˈpu̇l-mən \

Definition of Pullman

1 :a railroad passenger car with specially comfortable furnishings for day or especially for night travel
2 :a large suitcase

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George M. Pullman

Pullman

biographical name Pull·man \ ˈpu̇l-mən \

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George Mortimer 1831–1897 American inventor

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geographical name Pull·man \ ˈpu̇l-mən \

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city in southeastern Washington south of Spokane population 29,799

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Pullman

noun

Definition of Pullman for English Language Learners

  • : a comfortable railroad car that carries people and is used especially for overnight travel

Pullman

noun

Definition of Pullman for English Language Learners

  • : a comfortable railroad car that carries people and is used especially for overnight travel

Pullman

noun

Definition of Pullman for English Language Learners

  • : a comfortable railroad car that carries people and is used especially for overnight travel

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