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

Meanwhile, Holland, 30, wore a classic navy sweater paired with a baby blue polo underneath, light wash jeans, and black leather boots. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

In ready-to-wear, knitwear, polos and swimwear also grew while women’s handbags returned to growth and are attracting new customers, Burberry said. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Nordstrom’s clothing markdowns are full of breezy, lightweight summer pieces like these easy linen pants, plus a few early fall finds and year-round staples, such as this preppy rugby polo. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 17 July 2026

The brand also highlighted growth in knitwear, polos, and swimwear, as well as growth revival in women’s handbags, which Schulman attributed to a better pricing architecture. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 17 July 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