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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Johnson’s spring 2008 collection featured a bevy of the designer’s signature playful prints and motifs, from ruffles and pops of color to polka dots and vibrant tones.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 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
In his hands, polka dots are no longer sweet—they’re modern and precise.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 4 May 2026
Ladybugs have now taken over our feeds the same way playful designs like micro fruits, nostalgic gems, and classic polka dots have.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 29 Apr. 2026
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 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
In his hands, polka dots are no longer sweet—they’re modern and precise.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 4 May 2026
Ladybugs have now taken over our feeds the same way playful designs like micro fruits, nostalgic gems, and classic polka dots have.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for polka dot
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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 10 May. 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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