polo

noun

po·​lo ˈpō-(ˌ)lō 

1

: a game played by teams of players on horseback using mallets with long flexible handles to drive a wooden ball through goalposts

2

: water polo

3

: polo shirt

poloist

ˈpō-(ˌ)lō-ist 

noun

Examples of polo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wear the vintage style with a button-down shirt and loafers during the work week, then steal Crawford’s look and pair them with a polo knit for weekend outings. —Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025

Husband Jeff, meanwhile, stuck to his own formula of chinos, polos, and brown desert boots. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025

Modal French Terry Polo Sweatshirt Add some variety to your athleisure collection with this polo sweatshirt that has a three-snap button front, collared neckline, and relaxed fit. —Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025

Another look worn by the YouTuber includes a unique jersey polo mini dress priced at $139 paired with the Good Ease leopard jeans, which retail for $188. —Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Balti, ball

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing polo

• polo coat
• polo-neck
• polo shirt
• water polo

Rhymes for polo

• nolo

Kids Definition

polo

noun

po·​lo ˈpō-lō 

: a game played by teams of players on horseback using long-handled mallets to drive a wooden ball

poloist

ˈpō-lō-əst 

noun

Biographical Definition

Polo

biographical name

Po·​lo ˈpō-(ˌ)lō 

Mar*co ˈmär-(ˌ)kō  1254–1324 Venetian traveler