pullover

1 of 3

noun

pull·​over ˈpu̇l-ˌō-vər How to pronounce pullover (audio)
: 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.
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Noun
Exclusive to the Target SoHo store in New York City, and available to shop online, some of Jonas' go-to picks include a Pokémon starter pullover jacket, a wireless keyboard, a puffy sticker set, a vinyl sticker set and a Mew trainer cap. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026 These original anoraks were made from caribou hides or seal skin but maintained the features that would be recognized today: a hood, a front pouch, and a pullover fit. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 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
Spears was pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence on March 4. Francie Ebert, NBC news, 10 May 2026 Every now and then, a car slows to a crawl before pulling over beside the memorial, the people inside sitting silently behind fogged windows, perhaps reminiscing, perhaps praying, perhaps simply trying to make sense of a loss too enormous to truly understand. Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pullover

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of pullover was in 1899

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“Pullover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullover. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

pullover

1 of 2 adjective
pull·​over ˌpu̇l-ˌō-vər How to pronounce pullover (audio)
: put on by being pulled over the head
pullover sweater

pullover

2 of 2 noun
pull·​over
ˈpu̇l-ˌō-vər
: a pullover garment

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