polo

noun

po·​lo ˈpō-(ˌ)lō 

1

: a game played by teams of players on horseback using mallets with long flexible handles to drive a wooden ball through goalposts

2

: water polo

3

: polo shirt

poloist

ˈpō-(ˌ)lō-ist 

noun

Examples of polo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Szoboszlai wears a cable knit in warm lambswool, while Jacquet layers a polo sweater over a striped top. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

His baggy jeans, chest-hugging polo and Oakley raver sunglasses lend themselves better to the hipster neighborhood of Silver Lake. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

The large buttons on the neckline also eliminate the need for a necklace or statement earrings, and the polo collar feels right on trend for fall. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

Stars like Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, and Mindy Kaling were recently spotted wearing classic striped versions of this comfy yet casual trend, while stars like Reese Witherspoon and Julia Roberts opted for more neutral polos for fall. — Katherine Louie, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Balti, ball

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing polo

• polo coat
• polo-neck
• polo shirt
• water polo

Rhymes for polo

• nolo

Kids Definition

polo

noun

po·​lo ˈpō-lō 

: a game played by teams of players on horseback using long-handled mallets to drive a wooden ball

poloist

ˈpō-lō-əst 

noun

Biographical Definition

Polo

biographical name

Po·​lo ˈpō-(ˌ)lō 

Mar*co ˈmär-(ˌ)kō  1254–1324 Venetian traveler