polka dot
noun
pol·ka dot
ˈpō-kə-ˌdät 
: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design
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From classic plaids and heritage checks to bright florals and polka dots, brands are embracing print as a statement.
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Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Key items like leather jackets and skirts came in hues of cherry red and mustard, while Jenner walked out in polka dots — fashion’s favorite print of late.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Top models and Burch favorites Emily Ratajkowski, Alex Consani and Paloma Elsesser walked the runway for the show, which had a softness to it with sheer takes on polka dots and florals, gorgeous bead work and swishy, ladylike skirts.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Penelope was photographed waiting patiently in an elevator while wearing a white blouse and black and white polka dot shorts.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Key items like leather jackets and skirts came in hues of cherry red and mustard, while Jenner walked out in polka dots — fashion’s favorite print of late.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Top models and Burch favorites Emily Ratajkowski, Alex Consani and Paloma Elsesser walked the runway for the show, which had a softness to it with sheer takes on polka dots and florals, gorgeous bead work and swishy, ladylike skirts.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Penelope was photographed waiting patiently in an elevator while wearing a white blouse and black and white polka dot shorts.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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polka dot
noun
pol·ka dot
ˈpō-kə-
: a dot in a textile pattern of evenly spaced dots
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