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Pullman

1 American  
[pool-muhn] / ˈpʊl mən /
Trademark.

plural

Pullmans

  1. a railroad sleeping car or parlor car.

noun

plural

Pullmans

  1. Also called Pullman case.  (often lowercase) a large suitcase.

  2. George Mortimer, 1831–97, U.S. inventor and railroad car designer.

Pullman 2 American  
[pool-muhn] / ˈpʊl mən /

noun

  1. a city in SE Washington.

Pullman 1 British  
/ ˈpʊlmən /

noun

  1. Also called: Pullman car.  a luxurious railway coach, esp a sleeping car

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Pullman 2 British  
/ ˈpʃulmən /

noun

  1. Philip . born 1946, British author. Writing primarily for older children, he is best known for the fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials (1997–2000)

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Etymology

Origin of Pullman

C19: named after George M. Pullman (1831–97), the US inventor who first manufactured such coaches

Example Sentences

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To maintain a meritocracy, a business must hold on to key employees, says Pullman & Comley, a law firm based in Connecticut.

From MarketWatch

The nominations for Hollywood's most coveted awards were announced by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on Thursday.

From BBC

"Elle Fanning, for Sentimental Value," said hosts Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman, as they kicked off the nominations with the best supporting actress category.

From BBC

The nominations were announced by “The Color Purple” actress Danielle Brooks and “Top Gun: Maverick” actor Lewis Pullman bright and early at 5:30 a.m. in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal

The nominations will be announced by The Color Purple's Danielle Brooks, a former nominee herself, and Thunderbolts and Top Gun: Maverick star Lewis Pullman.

From BBC

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