polka dot

noun

pol·​ka dot ˈpō-kə-ˌdät 

: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design

polka-dot adjective

or polka-dotted

ˈpō-kə-ˌdä-təd 

Examples of polka dot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lace, sheers, ruffles, and airy polka dots floated across collections, weaving delicacy into the season’s narrative. —Essence, 24 Sep. 2025

Rodrigo wore a polka dot halter top and a bold red lip for the snap, which was followed by a shot of herself, or a pal, wandering down a path next to a lake. —Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025

Notably, Dôen’s polka dot midi features a detachable scarf that can be worn as a belt, necktie, or hair scarf. —Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025

The trending pieces are flowing skirts (up 528 percent), polka dot dresses (up 244 percent), ruffled skirts (up 227 percent) and asymmetric dresses (up 107 percent). —Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polka dot

• aeronaut
• aforethought
• afterthought
• apricot
• argonaut
• astronaut
• camelot
• coffeepot
• concordat
• cosmonaut
• entrepot
• flowerpot

Kids Definition

polka dot

noun

pol·​ka dot ˈpō-kə- 

: a dot in a textile pattern of evenly spaced dots