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Pullman (iou)



Pullman noun. In branch II usu. pullman. M19.
[George M. Pullman (1831-97), Amer. designer.]
I.
Used attrib. to designate any of various types of railway carriage built by the American Pullman Company or of a similar type, esp. as affording special comfort or sleeping arrangements, as Pullman car, Pullman saloon. M19.
A sleeping-car; a railway carriage or (later) motor coach affording special comfort. L19.
In full Pullman train. A train made up of Pullman cars. L19.
In full Pullman case. A large suitcase designed to fit under the seat in a Pullman carriage. E20.
II.
In full Pullman kitchen. A compact prefabricated unit of kitchen or bathroom fixtures. Chiefly US. M20.