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