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 queen consort wore a polka dot dress by one of her go-to designers, Fiona Clare, during her royal engagements throughout England on Tuesday.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
If 2024 was the year of the bow, then 2025 has been the year of the polka dot.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
By matching the yellow halter tops' black polka dots to a knee-length black skirt, giving the piece a more refined touch that's not quite office appropriate, but is definitely a winning weekend look during the awkward transition from summer to fall.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Currently, her brand Charlie Beads offers more than 14+ colorways in the short bloomer style, including plaids, stripes, polka dots, gingham, and more.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
If 2024 was the year of the bow, then 2025 has been the year of the polka dot.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
By matching the yellow halter tops' black polka dots to a knee-length black skirt, giving the piece a more refined touch that's not quite office appropriate, but is definitely a winning weekend look during the awkward transition from summer to fall.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Currently, her brand Charlie Beads offers more than 14+ colorways in the short bloomer style, including plaids, stripes, polka dots, gingham, and more.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polka dot
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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 9 Sep. 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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