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

In a social media post this week, Ogles is shown gladhanding with Marshall County Republicans while wearing his Congressional member pin — right on top of an Americans for Prosperity polo. —Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025

Preserving history Pete Carroll-era coach polos and baggy jerseys are popular men’s clothing choices right now, while women tend to go for baby tees, crewneck sweatshirts and form-fitting jerseys. —Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025

Argentinian polo star Nacho Figueras, who just purchased a 2,951-square-foot, three-bedroom, three and a half bath pad for right around the $3M mark. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025

Easy to throw on with jeans, a maxi skirt, or wide-leg palazzo pants, this Wiholl polo is an excellent choice at just $15. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Balti, ball

First Known Use

1872, 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