polo

noun

po·​lo ˈpō-(ˌ)lō How to pronounce polo (audio)
1
: a game played by teams of players on horseback using mallets with long flexible handles to drive a wooden ball through goalposts
2
3
poloist noun

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For adventurous types, there are water sports, including diving and kiteboarding, through the Aquatic Center and Kite Club Puntacana; as well as the opportunity to take a polo lesson or ride a horse at Puntacana Polo Club and Equestrian Center. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 Today, the surviving structures, trails, polo field and open space continue to attract visitors from around the world. Daily News, 9 June 2026 Lady Nastasha wore a light blue dress from her Beulah London that Princess Kate also has in her closet and wore to a 2023 polo match that Prince William competed in. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 His first lineup ranges in price from $345 to $420 for beanies; $645 to $850 for scarves; $1,090 to $1,990 for sweaters and cardigans, and $1,120 to $1,290 for polos. Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for polo

Word History

Etymology

Balti, ball

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of polo was in 1841

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“Polo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polo. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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polo

noun
po·​lo ˈpō-lō How to pronounce polo (audio)
: a game played by teams of players on horseback using long-handled mallets to drive a wooden ball
poloist noun

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