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proper nounPlural Pullmansˈpʊlmənˈpʊlmən A commercial city in south-eastern Washington State, on the Palouse River, home to Washington State University; population 26,920 (est. 2008).
nounPlural Pullmans ˈpʊlmənˈpʊlmən 1usually as modifier A railway carriage giving special comfort. Example sentencesExamples - The boat trains and beautiful Pullman carriages are now replaced by the Eurostar.
- Rather than lounging in Pullman cars and well-appointed railroad hotels, these new tourists embraced outdoor recreation and sought adventurous experiences.
- As part of that new expansion, the railroad was building a new depot at White Sulphur Springs and also rearranging the set-out tracks for Pullman cars there.
- Converted from five antique Pullman rail carriages, The Sidings Hotel and Restaurant cuts a distinctive figure on the edge of the East Coast Main Line.
- The dining car waiters and Pullman porters knew it too, and they faked their Uncle Tomming to get bigger tips.
Synonyms carriage, wagon, compartment, van - 1.1 A train consisting of Pullman carriages.
Example sentencesExamples - Only a council of a town founded on the locomotive industry could be so loco as to even think about pulling the Pullman service!
- Gner says that extra first-class capacity was needed on the 7.20 am service from Leeds so a 225 Pullman was introduced, but the train is unable to run on the Airedale line.
- 1.2North American A large suitcase designed to fit under the seat in a Pullman carriage.
Example sentencesExamples - The 28" Two Compartment Pullman Suitcase is the perfect fit for any frequent traveler.
- Still, at 10 cubic feet in size, the trunk will haul four 26-inch Pullman suitcases or a baby stroller.
Origin Mid 19th century: named after George M. Pullman (1831–97), its American designer. proper nounˈpo͝olmənˈpʊlmən A commercial city in southeastern Washington State, on the Palouse River, home to Washington State University; population 26,920 (est. 2008).
nounˈpo͝olmənˈpʊlmən 1usually as modifier A railroad car affording special comfort, especially one with sleeping berths. Example sentencesExamples - Converted from five antique Pullman rail carriages, The Sidings Hotel and Restaurant cuts a distinctive figure on the edge of the East Coast Main Line.
- As part of that new expansion, the railroad was building a new depot at White Sulphur Springs and also rearranging the set-out tracks for Pullman cars there.
- The boat trains and beautiful Pullman carriages are now replaced by the Eurostar.
- Rather than lounging in Pullman cars and well-appointed railroad hotels, these new tourists embraced outdoor recreation and sought adventurous experiences.
- The dining car waiters and Pullman porters knew it too, and they faked their Uncle Tomming to get bigger tips.
Synonyms carriage, wagon, compartment, van - 1.1 A train consisting of Pullman cars.
Example sentencesExamples - Gner says that extra first-class capacity was needed on the 7.20 am service from Leeds so a 225 Pullman was introduced, but the train is unable to run on the Airedale line.
- Only a council of a town founded on the locomotive industry could be so loco as to even think about pulling the Pullman service!
- 1.2North American A large suitcase designed to fit under the seat in a Pullman car.
Example sentencesExamples - Still, at 10 cubic feet in size, the trunk will haul four 26-inch Pullman suitcases or a baby stroller.
- The 28" Two Compartment Pullman Suitcase is the perfect fit for any frequent traveler.
Origin Mid 19th century: named after George M. Pullman (1831–97), its American designer. |