pullout

American  

[pool-aut] / ˈpʊlˌaʊt /

noun

1. an act or instance of pulling out; removal.

2. a withdrawal, as of troops or funds; pullback.

3. a maneuver by which an aircraft levels into horizontal flight after a dive.

4. a section of a newspaper or magazine that is complete in itself and may be removed and retained.

   a 24-page pullout of barbecue recipes.

5. an area at the side of a road where drivers may pull off for emergencies, to rest or view the scenery, etc.; pull-off.

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adjective

1. designed to be pulled out or removed.

   pullout compartments in a desk.

Etymology

Origin of pullout

First recorded in 1815–25; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pull out

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Example Sentences

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pullout

Despite this, the impact of a U.S. pullout would be “mainly relevant locally but negligible at the national level,” said Moritz Schularick, president of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, a think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

Pakistan's pullout will result in a loss of millions of dollars in revenue for broadcasters, and will be a huge letdown for fans on both sides.

From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026

The rebel group which last week seized the Democratic Republic of Congo city of Uvira say they have begun withdrawing, promising to complete the pullout on Thursday, following pressure from the US.

From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025

At night, she slept on a pullout couch.

From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2025

My dad was still tuned in, however, playing sofa soldier from the pullout in the office, the one with the metal bar underneath the seat cushions, specially designed to ensure maximum discomfort.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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Related Words

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