1
: a lively couple dance of Bohemian origin in duple time with a basic pattern of hop-step-close-step
2
: a lively originally Bohemian dance tune in ²/₄ time
polka
intransitive verb
Examples of polka in a Sentence
The band played a polka.
Recent Examples on the Web
Folks show up in full lederhosen, while polka and oompa tunes waft out of the town’s pubs and wineries.
—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Cardi appeared to shoot the clip either at home or an office of sorts, and in the visual, she is draped in a polka-dot dress, hugging her curves and pregnant belly.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
This darling mug from Kate Spade is made of durable stoneware, has a 14-ounce capacity, and a classic polka-dot design that adds a whimsical touch to your drinkware collection.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
There were free pouches of pocket pancakes; Brewers manager Pat Murphy showing off his pancake-flipping skills; special guests, including Donald Driver; polka music; pancake artists; a T-shirt giveaway for the first 3,000 fans; and the debut of Murph's Maple Syrup.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polka
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Cardi appeared to shoot the clip either at home or an office of sorts, and in the visual, she is draped in a polka-dot dress, hugging her curves and pregnant belly.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
This darling mug from Kate Spade is made of durable stoneware, has a 14-ounce capacity, and a classic polka-dot design that adds a whimsical touch to your drinkware collection.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
There were free pouches of pocket pancakes; Brewers manager Pat Murphy showing off his pancake-flipping skills; special guests, including Donald Driver; polka music; pancake artists; a T-shirt giveaway for the first 3,000 fans; and the debut of Murph's Maple Syrup.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polka
Cite this Entry
“Polka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share