polo

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

poloist

2 of 2

noun (2)

po·​lo·​ist ˈpōlōə̇st 

plural -s

: a polo player

Examples of polo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

At Prince William’s polo match, Kate wore a black and white gingham dress by Temperley London, Ralph Lauren sunglasses, and Camilla Elphick slingbacks. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 10 July 2026

This drapey polo, partly made with bamboo viscose, comes from a brand that specializes in sun protective clothing. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Gass said newer categories like blouses, wovens, sweaters and polos are driving strong growth, outpacing legacy categories like graphic tees. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

The couple reportedly first met at a polo match in 1986, where, funnily enough, Dodi’s team played against Diana’s then-husband’s team. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 1 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Balti, ball

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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