pull-on
noun
an item of apparel that is pulled on, as a sweater or glove.
pull-on
American
[pool-on, -awn, pool-on, -awn]
/ ˈpʊlˌɒn, -ˌɔn, ˈpʊlˈɒn, -ˈɔn /
noun
adjective
pull on
British
verb
Etymology
Origin of pull-on
First recorded in 1915–20; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pull on
Example Sentences
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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 ● Sep. 13, 2023
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 ● Aug. 3, 2023
I took it a step further because this new fabric that was strong but stretched every way, pull-on pants.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2023
Do not be fooled by the air of pull-on ease, however, because this is not a straightforward look to pull off.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 23, 2020
The next day, outside of Jackson, Mr. Reeves was touring a heavy machinery company, sporting thick glasses and pull-on work boots.
From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2019
Often, like in my treatment in Singapore, cupping is paired with gua sha, creating a push and pull on the skin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
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
From a far, far distance I feel a pull on my arm.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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