1
: a lively couple dance of Bohemian origin in duple time with a basic pattern of hop-step-close-step
2
: a lively originally Bohemian dance tune in ²/₄ time
polka
intransitive verb
Examples of polka in a Sentence
The band played a polka.
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When in doubt, turn to Dries Van Noten’s polka-dot-print pareo.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
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—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Demi Moore pops in a polka-dot dress at the 79th Cannes Festival in Cannes, France, on May 12.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Designed in polka-dot and plaid patterns, the scrunchies mimic the shell of the two claw clips, while the flat-lay clip is available in a clean, brushed silver shade.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Demi Moore pops in a polka-dot dress at the 79th Cannes Festival in Cannes, France, on May 12.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Is he caged and plugged under all of those polka-dot suits?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for polka
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“Polka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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