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

Plus, shop discounts on quarter-zip pullovers and flannels in multiple colors to consider Dad sorted. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

The collection features Merino turtleneck sweaters ($118), high-neck pullovers in Gap’s signature CashSoft ($148) and wool-cashmere zip sweaters ($228). — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 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

Troopers said that when a driver is pulled over for the same DUI offense, their fines will be doubled and charges increased. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

As often happens when ICE picks up the pace of enforcement, some of the people being pulled over and detained in the recent surge turn out to be legal residents and American citizens. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 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