Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A garment, such as a sweater or pair of pants, designed to be easily pulled on.
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Examples
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All the ladies wear "toddler clothes" -- pull-on stretch pants or elastic-waist jeans and a t-shirt, some with nice short curly hair, some with buzzed hair.
The Colorful Garments Painted by Eugene de Blaas (1815-1894) 2009
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They are mostly pull-on dresses and at the waist, there is a sash, so that one can adjust the size of the dress according to one's actual weight.
The Art of Frederick Morgan: Examples of 19th Century Modest, Feminine Dress 2009
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Erec pulled his UnderWear on fast and scrawled a quick letter to Oscar while Jam helped the king into his silver pull-on outfit.
The Three Furies Kaza Kingsley 2010
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Ankle boots are the perfect fall-to-winter shoe in any style, from lace-up to pull-on or zips.
The Stir: 7 Must-Have Fall 2010 Style Essentials Under $100 2010
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I used this pull-on training knickers pattern for the diaper cover.
Archive 2010-05-01 Gumbo Lily 2010
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Reminds me of an auction (which I didnt win) for knitted Cthulhu, um, pull-on sweater for the same roach. (something to keep the dark one warm until he's ready to rise)
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Ankle boots are the perfect fall-to-winter shoe in any style, from lace-up to pull-on or zips.
The Stir: 7 Must-Have Fall 2010 Style Essentials Under $100 2010
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When I did pull the door outward, all I found was an umbrella and the pair of black rubber pull-on boots Jonah kept there in case it snowed.
As Husbands Go Susan Isaacs 2010
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Why not try short pull-on boots including western styles, which do come in lower heights for those times when you're in skinnier slacks?
Ask Teri 2010
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When I did pull the door outward, all I found was an umbrella and the pair of black rubber pull-on boots Jonah kept there in case it snowed.
As Husbands Go Susan Isaacs 2010
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