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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Bubblegum pink cat-eye, white polka dots, and 3D flowers are an all-around coquettish combo, like shooting a stranger a flirty glance over the rim of your drink.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
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5 July 2026
Jameela Jamil looks stylish in polka dots on Day 2 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on June 30 in London.
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Brendan Le Updated,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The darling duo comes in 17 vibrant colors, including trendy polka dot patterns.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
Jameela Jamil looks stylish in polka dots on Day 2 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on June 30 in London.
—
Brendan Le Updated,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The darling duo comes in 17 vibrant colors, including trendy polka dot patterns.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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