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Definition of pullman

pullman

/ˈpʊl.mən/
pull · man
Plural:pullmans
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pullman Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A city in southeastern Washington State in the Palouse region, home to Washington State University.

2

A luxurious railway passenger car equipped with private sleeping berths, lounge seating, or dining facilities, historically operated by the Pullman Company.

Example

"The passengers boarded the vintage Pullman for an overnight journey across the continent."

3

American A large, flat-sided suitcase designed to fit beneath the seats or berths of a railway sleeping car.

Example

"She packed her winter coats into a sturdy leather pullman before heading to the station."

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pulled pork
puller
pulley
pullman
pullout
pullover
pullup

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after George M. Pullman (1831–1897), the American industrialist who designed and manufactured luxury railway sleeping cars in the mid-19th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pullman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pullman
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