PULLMAN


Meaning of PULLMAN in English

I. ˈpu̇lmən noun

( -s )

Usage: often capitalized

Etymology: after George M. Pullman died 1897 American inventor

: a railroad passenger car with specially comfortable furnishings for day or especially for night travel — used originally of a parlor or sleeping car operated by a particular manufacturer

II. adjective

1. : of, relating to, or suitable for use in a pullman

pullman ticket

pullman case

2. : designed for compactness and efficiency

pullman kitchen

III. noun

Usage: often capitalized

: a large suitcase

IV. adjective

Usage: sometimes capitalized

: being long and square-shaped

a pullman loaf of bread

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.