1
: a lively couple dance of Bohemian origin in duple time with a basic pattern of hop-step-close-step
2
: a lively originally Bohemian dance tune in ²/₄ time
polka
intransitive verb
Examples of polka in a Sentence
The band played a polka.
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Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Kids Fun Zone, games, polka music, dancing and fun for the whole family.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Expect plenty of games, polka music, dancing and fun for the whole family.
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The pairing was seen on Drew Barrymore, who decided to add a touch of color with a red polka-dot blouse which looked effortlessly glamorous when combined with red lipstick and beachy blonde waves.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
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Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Kids Fun Zone, games, polka music, dancing and fun for the whole family.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Expect plenty of games, polka music, dancing and fun for the whole family.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The pairing was seen on Drew Barrymore, who decided to add a touch of color with a red polka-dot blouse which looked effortlessly glamorous when combined with red lipstick and beachy blonde waves.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polka
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“Polka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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