pullover
1 of 3noun
pull·over ˈpu̇l-ˌō-vər 
: a pullover garment (such as a sweater)
pullover
2 of 3adjective
: put on by being pulled over the head
pull over
3 of 3verb
pulled over; pulling over; pulls over
intransitive verb
: to steer one's vehicle to the side of the road
transitive verb
: to cause to pull over
pulled him over for speeding
Example Sentences
Noun She was wearing a light pullover.
Recent Examples on the Web
Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 17 Aug. 2022 This ultra-stretch quarter-zip pullover leaves room to move, volley, and slice. Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 8 June 2022 He is described as a bald, Black male who was wearing a long, green pullover. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 8 July 2022 Cute tennis outfits look their best when worn with a proper zip-up pullover, windbreaker, or polo. Rebecca Brown, Glamour, 6 July 2022 The second suspect was wearing a black Nike pullover, dark shorts, and blue shoes. Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 11 June 2022 Taken by the Duchess of Cambridge in Norfolk this weekend, the images show Princess Charlotte wearing a blue pullover sweater, paired with a sweet collared blouse and navy blue trousers. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 1 May 2022 The same design comes on a tunic, a hoodie, a blouse, and a pullover sweater, and there are a ton of colors to choose from. Martha Sorren, Woman's Day, 29 Apr. 2022 These track pants and pullover from American Giant will make Mom look cool and feel great at brunches and get-togethers in the foreseeable future. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 1 May 2021 Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2020 For this fall there are all sorts of body-skimming knits, most of them pullover styles with a round, mock or turtle neck. Sharon Graubard, courant.com, 15 Aug. 2019 Other items include a backpack in Gryffindor colors scarlet and gold, a men’s jacket with a Deathly Hallows theme and a four-houses themed pullover in white. Rebekah Tuchscherer, USA TODAY, 7 June 2019 Before they're sold out, stock up on the pullover sweatshirt or hoodie styles in fresh colors like cream and olive (or buy this unexpected rose color for the guy in your life).3. Health.com, 13 Dec. 2017 The four-year-old dressed up in uniform for his big day, with a logo pullover sweater, blue oxford shirt and his signature shorts. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2017 Austen Rankin looked the part in a white Nike Ohio State pullover, black Nike shorts and all-white adidas cleats. Bill Landis, cleveland.com, 16 May 2017 The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Paulus told the station the pair decided to pull over to help Hider and spent an hour trying to get her car started. Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2022 The witness was a customer at a car dealership who saw the semi-truck pull over and saw the woman try to jump from it, NBC New York reported. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2022 Visitors are always welcome to pull over and take photos. Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al, 13 July 2022 Police said officers were pursuing a driver who refused to pull over and during the pursuit a firearm was fired from the vehicle. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 28 June 2022 Megan said an argument broke out between Harris and Lanez in the car, prompting her to ask the driver to pull over and let her out. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2022 The officers had to pull over to allow the Ford to pass without striking their squad car and then stopped the vehicle. Brian L. Cox, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2022 Syed also was arrested in 2020 after he was accused of refusing to pull over for police after running a traffic light, but that case was eventually dismissed, court documents said. Anchorage Daily News, 11 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
All participants in the 4.9-mile race will receive a tri-blend 1/4-zip pullover and a custom finisher medal. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 17 Aug. 2022 This ultra-stretch quarter-zip pullover leaves room to move, volley, and slice. Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 8 June 2022 He is described as a bald, Black male who was wearing a long, green pullover. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 8 July 2022 Cute tennis outfits look their best when worn with a proper zip-up pullover, windbreaker, or polo. Rebecca Brown, Glamour, 6 July 2022 The second suspect was wearing a black Nike pullover, dark shorts, and blue shoes. Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 11 June 2022 Taken by the Duchess of Cambridge in Norfolk this weekend, the images show Princess Charlotte wearing a blue pullover sweater, paired with a sweet collared blouse and navy blue trousers. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 1 May 2022 The same design comes on a tunic, a hoodie, a blouse, and a pullover sweater, and there are a ton of colors to choose from. Martha Sorren, Woman's Day, 29 Apr. 2022 These track pants and pullover from American Giant will make Mom look cool and feel great at brunches and get-togethers in the foreseeable future. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 1 May 2021 Adjective
Rod Parker sits on the end of the Homestead bench donning a blue Spartans pullover and gray sweatpants. Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2020 For this fall there are all sorts of body-skimming knits, most of them pullover styles with a round, mock or turtle neck. Sharon Graubard, courant.com, 15 Aug. 2019 Other items include a backpack in Gryffindor colors scarlet and gold, a men’s jacket with a Deathly Hallows theme and a four-houses themed pullover in white. Rebekah Tuchscherer, USA TODAY, 7 June 2019 Before they're sold out, stock up on the pullover sweatshirt or hoodie styles in fresh colors like cream and olive (or buy this unexpected rose color for the guy in your life).3. Health.com, 13 Dec. 2017 The four-year-old dressed up in uniform for his big day, with a logo pullover sweater, blue oxford shirt and his signature shorts. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2017 Austen Rankin looked the part in a white Nike Ohio State pullover, black Nike shorts and all-white adidas cleats. Bill Landis, cleveland.com, 16 May 2017 Verb
Smith said drivers caught in unsafe conditions should pull over and wait for the weather to improve before continuing. The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Paulus told the station the pair decided to pull over to help Hider and spent an hour trying to get her car started. Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2022 The witness was a customer at a car dealership who saw the semi-truck pull over and saw the woman try to jump from it, NBC New York reported. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2022 Visitors are always welcome to pull over and take photos. Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al, 13 July 2022 Police said officers were pursuing a driver who refused to pull over and during the pursuit a firearm was fired from the vehicle. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 28 June 2022 Megan said an argument broke out between Harris and Lanez in the car, prompting her to ask the driver to pull over and let her out. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2022 The officers had to pull over to allow the Ford to pass without striking their squad car and then stopped the vehicle. Brian L. Cox, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2022 Syed also was arrested in 2020 after he was accused of refusing to pull over for police after running a traffic light, but that case was eventually dismissed, court documents said. Anchorage Daily News, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1899, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1907, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1930, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Kids Definition
pullover
noun
pull·over ˈpu̇l-ˌō-vər
: a garment (as a sweater) that is put on by being pulled over the head
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