polka dot

noun

pol·​ka dot ˈpō-kə-ˌdät How to pronounce polka dot (audio)
: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design
polka-dot adjective
or polka-dotted

Examples of polka dot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Michael Michael Kors polka dot Georgette belted tie-neck romper Falke Pure Matt 100 DEN tights Gucci rectangle optical frame Rag & Bone Shiloh mid boots @gwynethpaltrow A timeless white T-shirt is a must. Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2024 Part Two premiere in N.Y.C. 13 of 19 America Ferrera America Ferrera brought polka dots to life with this fun halter-neck dress speckled with round 3D tinsel adornments. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024 Marni and Zhang created a version of the coat for women, too, with a Lily White exterior and black polka dots. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024 Behind its theatrical black and gold façade (inspired by the nearby London Palladium) staff in leopard print blazers and polka dot jumpsuits will welcome guests into what feels like an eight-story jewelry box. Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2024 And yet, her decision to once again don that polka dot top opens up a number of possibilities for the Mean Girls universe. Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2024 The polka dots would make a fun addition to a guest bedroom or a children's room, and the construction itself (with the straight, finished contour seams) was notable. Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024 The new drop’s fun polka dot easily pairs with jeans, a skirt, a dress, and denim shorts. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 18 Feb. 2024 The playful polka dots add a whimsical touch, turning every meal into a stylish affair. Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polka dot was in 1857

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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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polka dot

noun
pol·​ka dot ˈpō-kə- How to pronounce polka dot (audio)
: a dot in a textile pattern of evenly spaced dots

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