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.
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Although most people go for the all-black look for sleek ensembles, polka-dot capris are not to be slept on.
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Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 May 2026
If your ideal Disneyland outfit is Minnie Mouse-coded, this polka-dot jumpsuit is just the thing.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Initially, it was associated with local musicians from a host country or even the national team (as was the case with this German polka song in 1974).
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 15 May 2026
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Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 May 2026
If your ideal Disneyland outfit is Minnie Mouse-coded, this polka-dot jumpsuit is just the thing.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Initially, it was associated with local musicians from a host country or even the national team (as was the case with this German polka song in 1974).
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 15 May 2026
When in doubt, turn to Dries Van Noten’s polka-dot-print pareo.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for polka
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“Polka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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