pullover
Americannoun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of pullover
First recorded in 1870–75; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pull over
Explanation
A pullover is a sweater or sweatshirt that you put on over your head. Don't forget your wool pullover — it's cold outside! You can refer to a jacket as a pullover if you put it on by pulling it over your head, rather than zipping or buttoning it up. The same goes for any other garment, no matter its materials. Pulling it on over your head makes it qualify as a pullover. Originally, a pullover was a type of shoe, and today it's still the name for a shoe prototype, a sample used by shoemakers to check the fit.
Example Sentences
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The Hanes Get Cozy Pullover ComfortFlex Fit Wirefree Bra lured me in with the word “cozy” right there in its name.
From Slate • Dec. 20, 2018
Warm and Dry The cold water of the striper surf is no match for the Simms Surf Pullover, a waterproof, breathable top with a neoprene collar and waistband.
From Time Magazine Archive
Take the Zig Zag Hooded Pullover with its Lurex French terry fabric, rock-inspired screen printing and embroidered trim.
From Time Magazine Archive
Take the Zig Zag Hooded Pullover with its Lurex French terry fabric, rock-inspired screen printing and embroidered trim.
From Time Magazine Archive
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