pull-on

American

[pool-on, -awn, pool-on, -awn] / ˈpʊlˌɒn, -ˌɔn, ˈpʊlˈɒn, -ˈɔn /

noun

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

adjective

designed to be put on by being pulled on.

a pull-on jersey.

pull on British

verb

(tr, adverb) to don (clothing)

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Etymology

Origin of pull-on

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

Example Sentences

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Apple, which also has a fair amount of pull on the S&P 500 and Dow, gained 1.2% and hit its first closing high since Dec. 2.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

"Even though the material itself isn't magnetic, the existence of chiral phonons gives us these magnetic levers to pull on," said Rikard Bodin, doctoral candidate at the U and co-author of the paper.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

I really did have a great rapport with them, and they would pull on my beard, and we really had a wonderful love affair.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The first pull on Haaland muddies the waters.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Now I’m watching me pull on the oars.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick

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