Pullman

views updated May 23 2018

Pull·man 1 / ˈpoŏlmən/ a commercial city in southeastern Washington, on the Palouse River, home to Washington State University; pop. 23,478.Pull·man3 • n. (pl. -mans ) [usu. as adj.] a railroad car affording special comfort, esp. one with sleeping berths: a train of Pullman cars. ∎  a train consisting of such cars. ∎  (pullman) a large suitcase designed to fit under the seat in a Pullman car.

Pullman

views updated Jun 27 2018

Pullman a railway carriage affording special comfort, typically with a lounge interior and meals service at the passengers' seats. It is named after the designer, George F. Pullman (1831–97) of Chicago.

Pullman

views updated Jun 11 2018

Pullman railway carriage constructed as a saloon. XIX. f. name of the Amer. designer, George M. Pullman (1831–97).