define pull quotes
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Pull quote. A pull quote is a quotation or excerpt from an article that is typically placed in a larger or distinctive typeface on the same page, serving to entice readers into an article or to highlight a key topic. The term is principally used in journalism and publishing.
A pull quote is a small selection of text in an article pulled out and quoted in a larger typeface. Used to attract attention, especially in long articles, a pull quote may be framed by rules, placed within the article, span multiple columns or be placed in an empty column near the article.