polka dot

noun

pol·​ka dot ˈpō-kə-ˌdät 

: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design

polka-dot adjective

or polka-dotted

ˈpō-kə-ˌdä-təd 

Examples of polka dot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Peonies are like giant polka dots for your garden, and they’re beloved for their large spring blooms and sweet fragrance. — The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

Among the snapshots was a close-up selfie of Ratajkowski wearing a navy blue bikini covered in white polka dots inside a coastal home. — Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Also, don’t forget this adorable set of chrome polka dot nails. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026

Annuals like coleus, which comes in countless stripes, polka dots, and trims—and sweet potato vine can fill out containers and bare spots left by spring bloomers in borders. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polka dot

• aeronaut
• aforethought
• afterthought
• apricot
• argonaut
• astronaut
• camelot
• coffeepot
• concordat
• cosmonaut
• entrepot
• flowerpot

Kids Definition

polka dot

noun

pol·​ka dot ˈpō-kə- 

: a dot in a textile pattern of evenly spaced dots