Pullman

ˈpʊlmən

Definition

Definition of Pullman - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

history

family name of the industrialist who built luxury sleeping railcars

George Pullman was a notable industrialist.

transportation

Dated

luxurious railway car for comfortable travel

Dated

The Pullman offered a smooth and restful journey.

sleeping car

geography

Rare

city in Whitman County, Washington

Rare

Pullman is home to a major university.

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luxurious railway car for comfortable travel

Expressions with Pullman

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Pullman car

luxury railway coach with sleeping facilities

We booked a Pullman car for our overnight journey to Scotland..

Pullman case

suitcase with wheels for easy travel

She packed her clothes in a Pullman case.

Origin of Pullman

Named after George Pullman, inventor

Examples of Pullman in a sentence

The Pullman legacy influenced railroad history.
The Pullman was equipped with elegant dining facilities.
Travelers enjoyed the spacious cabins of the Pullman.
Pullman hosts an annual art festival.
The Pullman community gathered for the parade.

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French:Pullman, ...
German:Pullman, Pullmanwagen, ...
Italian:Pullman, ...
Spanish:Pullman, ...
Portuguese:Pullman, ...
Chinese:普尔曼, 普尔曼车厢, ...
Japanese:プルマン, ...
Arabic:بولمان, عَرَبَة بولمان, ...
Hebrew:פּוּלְמָן, פּוּלְמֶן, ...
Russian:Пуллман, Пульман, ...
Ukrainian:Пуллман, Пульман, ...
Hindi:पुलमैन, ...
Bengali:পুলম্যান, ...
Catalan:Pullman, ...
Czech:Pullman, pullman, ...
Danish:Pullman, Pullman-vogn, ...
Dutch:Pullman, ...
Greek:Πούλμαν, ...
Hungarian:Pullman, Pullman-kocsi, ...
Khmer:ពុលមែន, រថយន្តភោជនីយដ្ឋានពុលម៉ង់, ...
Korean:풀먼, ...
Persian:پولمن, ...
Polish:Pullman, ...
Portuguese (BR):Pullman, ...
Romanian:Pullman, vagon Pullman, ...
Swedish:Pullman, Pullmanvagn, ...
Thai:พูลแมน, พุลแมน, ...
Turkish:Pullman, ...
Vietnamese:Pullman, toa Pullman, ...

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