Word
pullover
UK/pˈʊləʊvɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a warm knitted top you pull over your head to wear, with no buttons at the front.
n. a knitted garment worn on the upper body, pulled on over the head and typically lacking a front opening or fastening. Distinguished from cardigans and zip-neck sweaters by its closed front.
Examples
“She wears a soft grey pullover on cold days.”
“He folds his pullover neatly and puts it in his bag before heading to the office.”
“The old fisherman kept the same navy pullover for decades, its elbows thinned by work and salt air.”
Examples
simple
“She wears a soft grey pullover on cold days.”
contextual
“He folds his pullover neatly and puts it in his bag before heading to the office.”
complex
“The old fisherman kept the same navy pullover for decades, its elbows thinned by work and salt air.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “pullover” in context.
Verb
01. dress in pullover
“He was dressed in a pullover and jeans.”
verb + prep + noun
02. pullover fits
“This pullover fits well and is very comfortable.”
noun + verb
03. put on pullover
“Put on your pullover; it is cold outside.”
verb + prep + noun
04. take off pullover
“He came in and took off his pullover.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
05. blue pullover
“She is wearing a blue pullover with jeans.”
adj + noun
06. knitted pullover
“My grandmother made this knitted pullover for me.”
adj + noun
07. soft pullover
“I love this soft pullover; it feels very nice.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. neck of pullover
“The neck of my pullover is too tight.”
noun + prep + noun
09. sleeve of pullover
“There is a small hole in the sleeve of my pullover.”
noun + prep + noun
10. a soft knitted pullover
“She bought a soft knitted pullover for winter.”
11. look good in a pullover
“You look good in that blue pullover!”
12. put on a warm pullover
“It's cold this morning, so put on a warm pullover.”
Etymology
Deverbal from pull over.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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