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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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

This tissue-thin pullover fits the bill, with minimalist fea­tures like a single chest pocket and streamlined hood ­adjustment.

There are no pads, no fuss, and it features an easy pullover design as well.

Styles include the Anorak—a pullover you’ve seen in many Jazzercise videos, a bucket hat, and a tote, all perfect for summer.

I wore dozens of different styles to get here, ranging from highly technical soft shells to heavy-duty hemp pullovers, and ended up winnowing the candidates down to simple cotton or cotton-hybrid pieces.

It’s available in over a dozen colors and features a simple slip-on pullover design that eliminates the need for hook-and-loop or buckle fastening.

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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