Pullover

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpʊləʊvə(ɹ)/

Definitions

1. A type of garment typically made from knit fabric that is worn on the upper body and pulled over the head for convenience and warmth
2. An article of clothing characterized by its design to fit snugly over the torso and be worn by pulling it on without buttons or zippers
3. A warm sweater designed to be worn by pulling it over the head ; an event where a vehicle is signaled by police to stop at the roadside

Etymology: "Pullover" is a deverbal noun, meaning it was formed by taking a verb and turning it into a noun, here from the phrase "pull over." The garment takes its name from the action of drawing it on over the head, so the noun names the thing by what you do with it rather than by its material or shape. The phrase "pull over" is itself old and literal: to pull something over one's head or body. Once the verb was turned into a noun, it could label a whole class of knitted or woven tops that are put on this way, rather than cardigans that open at the front and button or zip closed.

Synonyms: sweater, jumper, cardigan, hoodie, top