polka

noun

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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Legacy Hall is celebrating Oktoberfest with beer specials, a stein-holding contest, and live polka and German music. Noon-10pm Saturday at Legacy Hall's Lexus Box Garden. Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024 This festive street fair will include live polka music by the Alpenmeisters, local craft beers and wines, an artisan craft market and kids activities. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024 Performance by Mike Schneider Polka Band, a Milwaukee polka band 6:30 p.m. – Miss Oktoberfest Competition; competitors must be 21 or older, and categories include yodeling, stein hoisting, and a beer chug. Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile Brewing Meanwhile's Oktoberfest kicks off at 8am Friday and continues through the weekend with polka bands, games and stein hoisting for all ages. Nicole Cobler, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for polka 

Word History

Etymology

Czech, from Polka Polish woman, feminine of Polák Pole

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of polka was in 1825

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Cite this Entry

“Polka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

polka

noun
pol·​ka ˈpōl-kə How to pronounce polka (audio)
: a lively dance that originated in Bohemia
polka verb

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