polka dot
noun
pol·ka dot
ˈpō-kə-ˌdät 
: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design
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The classics on offer included cotton trenchcoats in cream or navy, dark denim skirts, and floaty dresses with a blue-and-white polka dot print.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Inside the patchwork design, its detailed patterns with polka dots and geometric shapes modernize the look without straying too far from traditional barn quilts.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
This pretty polka dot version is simultaneously statement-making and perfectly neutral.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Lace, sheers, ruffles, and airy polka dots floated across collections, weaving delicacy into the season’s narrative.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Inside the patchwork design, its detailed patterns with polka dots and geometric shapes modernize the look without straying too far from traditional barn quilts.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
This pretty polka dot version is simultaneously statement-making and perfectly neutral.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Lace, sheers, ruffles, and airy polka dots floated across collections, weaving delicacy into the season’s narrative.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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polka dot
noun
pol·ka dot
ˈpō-kə-
: a dot in a textile pattern of evenly spaced dots
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