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

Nahimas recently reimagined the shoe with suede overlays and light distressing; Super Yaya updated the silhouette with a polka dot canvas option and a patent option with an embossed polka dot design; and Guizio collaborated on an all-black iteration of the sneaker. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 May 2026

Sequins, ruffles and 3D polka dots Demi Moore, Jane Fonda and Maika Monroe were among the stars showcasing the best looks at the Cannes Film Festival. —Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 14 May 2026

Cannes jury member Demi Moore kicks the week off in style May 12, topping her 3D polka dot dress with Morganthal Frederics shades (which can be yours for a cool $2,895). —Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026

Storrie wore a black Saint Laurent suit with a polka dot high-neck top that featured a long flowing scarf. —Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026

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