A piece of clothing like a sweater that you put on by pulling it over your head rather than buttoning or zipping it up.
From the verb 'pull' combined with 'over,' creating a compound word that literally describes how you wear the garment. This term emerged in the early 20th century as casual clothing became more common.
The pullover revolutionized casual fashion because it was fast to put on and didn't require buttons that could fall off or break—which made it perfect for athletic wear and comfortable everyday clothing.
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