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

The Instagram carousel opened with a photo of the Chiefs quarterback in a maroon polo. —Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025

Bishop’s Water polo Scoring four key goals, the senior led the Knights past Santana 12-6 in an all-section finale to capture the Southern California Regional Division 2 title. —Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025

Despite the name, Ralph Lauren did not invent the polo coat; it was pioneered by English polo players who wanted something warm and loose-fitting to drape over themselves between matches. —Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025

The kidswear includes rugby polos, cotton Ts and caps. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025

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