# pullover

/pˈʊləʊvɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pullover
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

a warm knitted top you pull over your head to wear, with no buttons at the front.

For teachers: 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.

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