pull-on

[ noun pool-on, -awn; adjective pool-on, -awn ]

noun

1. an item of apparel that is pulled on, as a sweater or glove.

adjective

1. designed to be put on by being pulled on:

   a pull-on jersey.

pull on

verb

1. tr, adverb to don (clothing)

Word History and Origins

Origin of pull-on¹

First recorded in 1915–20; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pull on

Example Sentences

Conveniently ignoring the balance on my credit card, I decided I had to have a pair of Jetset Flare jeans, which, if I am being totally honest, were basically pull-on leggings.

From Los Angeles Times

Dressing without help is made easier with things like pull-on loops at the sides of skirts and pants, and wider necks on pullover shirts.

From Seattle Times

I said, "I just want you, with this fabric, just make a pull-on pant that's tight."

From Salon

I took it a step further because this new fabric that was strong but stretched every way, pull-on pants.

From Salon

Meanwhile, billions of dollars in dark money from nefarious corporate sources can produce pseudo-science and swells of online conspiracy theories which can have a gravitational pull-on public opinion.

From Salon

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