polka dot

noun

pol·​ka dot ˈpō-kə-ˌdät How to pronounce polka dot (audio)
: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design
polka-dot adjective
or polka-dotted

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From playful polka dots to romantic florals and all the classic motifs in between, lean into the power of patterns—stripes, checks, gingham, oh my!—for a fresh spin on summer style, made even more appropriate when the material is breezy linen. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 July 2025 To make the most of your dress code, find ways to let your personality shine through by opting for something unique and on trend, like polka dots or leopard print. Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 22 July 2025 Jack Quaid arrives in a dark ensemble, broken up with a playful polka dot tie at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards on July 17 in Los Angeles. Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 July 2025 For dinner at Giorgio Baldi, the artist and entrepreneur arrived in an oversized ERL suit, paired with a polka dot tie. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for polka dot

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polka dot was in 1857

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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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polka dot

noun
pol·​ka dot ˈpō-kə- How to pronounce polka dot (audio)
: a dot in a textile pattern of evenly spaced dots

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