pullover

[pool-oh-ver]

noun

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

adjective

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

pullover

/ ˈpʊlˌəʊvə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pullover¹

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

Example Sentences

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

They’re pretty much dead ringers for each other, especially when they showed up to Augusta National this week wearing the same gray quarter-zip pullovers.

From Los Angeles Times

In the end, Henry left with pajamas, two shirts and a pullover sweater, and Amyiah with a T-shirt and distressed denim jacket.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blouse 
• jersey 
• tunic 
• turtleneck