noun
B1
Intermediate
pullover
PUU-loh-vuh
Pullover (noun) means a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head, without buttons or a zipper. Example: “He wore a wool pullover on the chilly morning walk.”
noun
1
A sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head, without buttons or a zipper.
"He wore a wool pullover on the chilly morning walk."
"She knitted a pullover for her nephew's birthday."
2
An exercise performed lying on the back in which a weight is moved from behind the head to above the chest.
"He finished his workout with a set of dumbbell pullovers."
How to use pullover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sweater without a front opening — you pull it on over your head.
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Common pairings
wool pullover
a pullover sweater
dumbbell pullover
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Etymology
From the phrasal verb "pull over," describing how the garment is put on.
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Rhymes for pullover
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What does “pullover” mean?
The word “pullover” means a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head, without buttons or a zipper. In plain terms, a sweater without a front opening — you pull it on over your head.
How do you pronounce “pullover”?
“Pullover” is pronounced PUU-loh-vuh (/ˈpʊləʊvə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “pullover” in a sentence?
Here is “pullover” used in a sentence: “He wore a wool pullover on the chilly morning walk.”
What part of speech is “pullover”?
“Pullover” is a noun.
How many meanings does “pullover” have?
“Pullover” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head, without buttons or a zipper.
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