Pullman
- noun
- /ˈpʊlmən/
- Archaic
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Pullman
- Oh, Clive... you've got Pullmans and coal trucks on the same train.
Examples
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I was named not after Julius Caesar's mother, who was also Aralia, but after a Pullman railway carriage.
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During our cross-country trip, we traveled in a luxurious Pullman that had comfortable sleeping accommodations and fine dining.
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The iconic Pullman car featured spacious seating and private compartments, making it a favorite among travelers seeking comfort.
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On the overnight train, we relaxed in our private Pullman room, enjoying the gentle rock of the train as we slept.
Synonyms
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2.5
A vehicle on railway tracks that carries people or goods
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4.4
A train car with beds for sleeping on overnight trips
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3.1
A train car with beds for passengers on overnight journeys
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6.7
A railway car with beds or reclining seats for very comfortable travel
A train car with beds for overnight travel
How Luxurious
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Pullman comes from the name of an American man, George Pullman, who built luxury sleeping cars for trains in the 1800s. Because his cars were famous, people used his name like a 'brand name' for comfortable train carriages, so a Pullman now means a luxurious railway car.