pullover

American  

[pool-oh-ver] / ˈpʊlˌoʊ vər /

noun

1. Also called slipover.  a garment, especially a sweater, that must be drawn over the head to be put on.

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adjective

1. designed to be put on by being drawn over the head.

pullover British  

/ ˈpʊlˌəʊvə /

noun

1. a garment, esp a sweater, that is pulled on over the head

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Etymology

Origin of pullover

First recorded in 1870–75; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pull over

Example Sentences

There we drove along an icy gravel road that cut into the side of a hill, winding up and up until we found a pullover at which to park.

From The Wall Street Journal

In keeping with the tradition of Yuletide pullovers, Yiayia knits a bright-red Christmas sweater adorned with tassels and bells for her grandson’s dog.

From The Wall Street Journal

Perennially tan with silver hair, deep blue eyes and a body-sculpted physique, he dressed in fitted T-shirts or pullover sweaters more often than a shirt and tie.

From Los Angeles Times

Wearing a battered Yankees cap, jeans, boots and a blue pullover, he’s sporting the casual uniform of the festival, if not the Boss himself.

From Los Angeles Times

For years, I’d eaten one after almost every figure skating practice, usually sitting in the front seat of the car still sweating through a fleece pullover.

From Salon

Related Words

• blouse
• jersey
• tunic
• turtleneck