Pullman

¹

[pool-muhn]

Trademark.

plural

Pullmans 

1. a railroad sleeping car or parlor car.

noun

plural

Pullmans 

1. Also called Pullman case. (often lowercase),  a large suitcase.

2. George Mortimer, 1831–97, U.S. inventor and railroad car designer.

Pullman

²

[pool-muhn]

noun

1. a city in SE Washington.

Pullman

¹

/ ˈpʊlmən /

noun

1. Also called: Pullman car. a luxurious railway coach, esp a sleeping car

Pullman

²

/ ˈpʃulmən /

noun

1. Philip . born 1946, British author. Writing primarily for older children, he is best known for the fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials (1997–2000)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pullman¹

C19: named after George M. Pullman (1831–97), the US inventor who first manufactured such coaches

Example Sentences

He was a familiar face in the media conference room and clearly, Jose remembered how Pullman used to look after him.

From BBC

It’s a known fact that Everybody loves Bill Pullman.

From Los Angeles Times

Author Philip Pullman has revealed details of the sixth and final book in his series about Lyra Silvertongue, the character at the heart of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust trilogies.

From BBC

The play has been revived several times over the decades, and was last performed in London in 2019, with Sally Field and Bill Pullman appearing in a production at the Old Vic.

From BBC

A group of women calling themselves the “Grandma Brigade” gathered outside the Tesla showroom and service center on Pullman Street in Costa Mesa this month to speak out against Musk’s involvement in the federal government.

From Los Angeles Times