polka dot

noun

pol·​ka dot ˈpō-kə-ˌdät 

: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design

polka-dot adjective

or polka-dotted

ˈpō-kə-ˌdä-təd 

Examples of polka dot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From a classic approach to daring mixes, polka dots can work with anyone’s personal style. — Ángela Belda, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2026

The snap was collaged with another pic of her wearing a black-and-white polka dot dress inside inside a Greek restaurant. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Hargitay, 62, modeled an A-line silhouette covered in polka dots. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026

Black polka dots on a white or cream base served as a neutral for some. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polka dot

• aeronaut
• aforethought
• afterthought
• apricot
• argonaut
• astronaut
• camelot
• coffeepot
• concordat
• cosmonaut
• entrepot
• flowerpot

Kids Definition

polka dot

noun

pol·​ka dot ˈpō-kə- 

: a dot in a textile pattern of evenly spaced dots