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

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."

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 notes

In plain EnglishA sweater without a front opening — you pull it on over your head.

Common pairings

wool pullover a pullover sweater dumbbell pullover

Word forms

pullovers plural

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Etymology

From the phrasal verb "pull over," describing how the garment is put on.

Synonyms

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slipover

Related words

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Rhymes for pullover

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Frequently asked questions

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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