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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Up the charm factor with a petite polka dot, which makes for a fun design detail without being twee or dated.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
His daughter adorned a sheer body con dress with a high split and polka dot stockings, while his son wore an all black suit.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In Filipino culture, wearing polka dots into the new year is said to bring good luck.
—Kat Suico, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
But, as with polka dots, there are a thousand ways to do it.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 17 Dec. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
His daughter adorned a sheer body con dress with a high split and polka dot stockings, while his son wore an all black suit.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In Filipino culture, wearing polka dots into the new year is said to bring good luck.
—Kat Suico, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
But, as with polka dots, there are a thousand ways to do it.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 11 Jan. 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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