noun
- Plural of pullman; a type of railroad sleeping car or passenger car with comfortable accommodations.
- Plural of pullman; a large suitcase or traveling bag, typically on wheels.
Usage: Often capitalized as 'Pullmans' when referring to the original Pullman Company cars.; Primarily historical; less common in modern usage.
Usage: Informal usage; more common in British English.
Examples
- The luxury train featured several pullmans with sleeping berths for overnight passengers.
- Travelers in the early 20th century preferred pullmans for long-distance rail journeys.
- She packed her pullmans carefully before the trip.
- The vintage pullmans on display at the railway museum attracted many visitors.
- Pullmans revolutionized rail travel by offering comfortable sleeping accommodations.