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

Another great wardrobe staple is this pullover crewneck, designed to be cozy but not overly warm. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

The two-piece features a roomy crewneck pullover, plus oh-so comfy bottoms. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 July 2026

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

The van was parked in the lot of a Lutheran church, across the street from where she’d been pulled over. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

In recent years, smartphones have been an important tool for civilians when they are pulled over by police. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

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