Pullover Meaning
/ˈpʊləʊvə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA sweater that must be put on by pulling it over the head; a sweater without buttons or a zipper in front.
nounAn exercise performed lying on the back in which the arms are extended behind the head and exertion lifts the weight above the head.
Sentence Examples
How much is this pullover, please?
He wore a pullover sweater to keep from getting cold.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She wore a warm woolen ____ over her shirt because it was cold.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She grabbed a warm ____ from the drawer and put it on before heading out into the cold morning.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English pull overdeverb. English pullover Deverbal from pull over.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"I followed my training in the academy regarding vehicle pullovers."
— 2010, D. E. Gray, The Warrior in Me, page 23:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She wore a warm woolen ____ over her shirt because it was cold.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She grabbed a warm ____ from the drawer and put it on before heading out into the cold morning.