pullover

[ pool-oh-ver ]

noun

1. Also called slipover. a garment, especially a sweater, that must be drawn over the head to be put on.

adjective

1. designed to be put on by being drawn over the head.

pullover

/ ˈpʊlˌəʊvə /

noun

1. a garment, esp a sweater, that is pulled on over the head

Word History and Origins

Origin of pullover¹

First recorded in 1870–75; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pull over

Example Sentences

“The economic growth is stronger than we had during the Trump administration,” Mr. Biden, dressed in a casual pullover sweater, said as he addressed Wisconsinites assembled at Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, Wis. “We obviously have more work to do, but we’re making real progress.”

From New York Times

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz put a pullover over his suit; "a sign he's in it for the long haul," an EU diplomat told me.

From BBC

Someone could spend it all on one item, such as a quarter-zip racing team pullover, but that doesn’t cover the roughly 8% Nevada sales tax.

From Washington Times

The recall addresses circumstances when the software may cause the Cruise AV to attempt to pull over out of traffic instead of remaining stationary "when a pullover is not the desired post-collision response," Cruise said.

From Reuters

"After coming to a complete stop, the AV vehicle subsequently attempted to perform a pullover manoeuvre while the pedestrian was underneath the vehicle."

From BBC

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