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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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pullover1

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

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Example Sentences

That notorious blue pullover Christie sported for weeks as a symbol of his commitment to Hurricane Sandy relief.

In general, Mrs. Romney tends towards pullover sweaters and pushed-up sleeves, preppy skirts, easy blazers and tousled hair.

He was wearing (along with solid-looking jeans and a navy pullover) a pair of Red Wing boots.

These 20 rows complete Border for lower edge of pullover, cuffs and boat neck.

Young Mrs. Wiley looked especially pretty in a pleated jade sports skirt, a white pullover sweater, a jade beret on her fair hair.

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