"Pullman" meaning in English

See Pullman in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈpʊlmən/ [Received-Pronunciation] Audio: en-au-Pullman.ogg
Etymology: Ellipsis of Pullman car, after the Pullman Palace Car Company, named after American engineer and industrialist George Pullman (1831–1897). Etymology templates: {{ellipsis|en|Pullman car}} Ellipsis of Pullman car, {{named-after/list|engineer|industrialist|||}} engineer and industrialist, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|George Pullman}} George Pullman, {{named-after|en|George Pullman|born=1831|died=1897|nat=American|nocap=1|occ=engineer|occ2=industrialist|wplink==}} named after American engineer and industrialist George Pullman (1831–1897) Head templates: {{en-prop}} Pullman
  1. A surname, notably that of George Pullman. Derived forms: Pullman pan
    Sense id: en-Pullman-en-name-2NGfIJJT Categories (other): English surnames
  2. A number of places in the United States:
    A neighbourhood of Richmond, Contra Costa County, California, named after the Pullman Company.
    Categories (place): Places in California, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Pullman-en-name-OU4Ftfwx Categories (other): Neighborhoods in California, USA, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 1 19 9 17 9 21 21 3 1 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 2 20 7 17 7 22 22 3 1 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 2 20 7 18 7 23 22 2 1
  3. A number of places in the United States:
    A community area and neighbourhood on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, founded by George Pullman.
    Categories (place): Places in Chicago, Places in Illinois, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Pullman-en-name-HFhUroO- Categories (other): Neighborhoods in Illinois, USA
  4. A number of places in the United States:
    An unincorporated community in Lee Township, Allegan County, Michigan.
    Categories (place): Places in Michigan, USA, Places in the United States, Unincorporated communities in Michigan, USA, Unincorporated communities in the United States
    Sense id: en-Pullman-en-name-JxR1fDra Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 1 19 9 17 9 21 21 3 1 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 2 20 7 17 7 22 22 3 1 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 2 20 7 18 7 23 22 2 1
  5. A number of places in the United States:
    A neighbourhood of Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.
    Categories (place): Places in Texas, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Pullman-en-name-xQt6G34f Categories (other): Neighborhoods in Texas, USA
  6. A number of places in the United States:
    A city in Whitman County, Washington.
    Categories (place): Cities in Washington, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in Washington, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Pullman-en-name-3s6NYDln Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 1 19 9 17 9 21 21 3 1 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 2 20 7 17 7 22 22 3 1 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 2 20 7 18 7 23 22 2 1
  7. A number of places in the United States:
    A town in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
    Categories (place): Places in West Virginia, USA, Places in the United States, Towns in West Virginia, USA, Towns in the United States
    Sense id: en-Pullman-en-name-CoNsboCM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 1 19 9 17 9 21 21 3 1 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 2 20 7 17 7 22 22 3 1 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 2 20 7 18 7 23 22 2 1

Noun

IPA: /ˈpʊlmən/ [Received-Pronunciation] Audio: en-au-Pullman.ogg Forms: Pullmans [plural]
Etymology: Ellipsis of Pullman car, after the Pullman Palace Car Company, named after American engineer and industrialist George Pullman (1831–1897). Etymology templates: {{ellipsis|en|Pullman car}} Ellipsis of Pullman car, {{named-after/list|engineer|industrialist|||}} engineer and industrialist, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|George Pullman}} George Pullman, {{named-after|en|George Pullman|born=1831|died=1897|nat=American|nocap=1|occ=engineer|occ2=industrialist|wplink==}} named after American engineer and industrialist George Pullman (1831–1897) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Pullman (plural Pullmans)
  1. (rail transport, US) A railroad passenger car; especially one of the luxurious ones named after the eponymous Pullman Palace Car Company. Tags: US Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: Pullman car
    Sense id: en-Pullman-en-noun-44G0HLGO Categories (other): American English Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
  2. A train made up of Pullman coaches.
    Sense id: en-Pullman-en-noun-rPW-aBGa

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