polo shirt

noun

: a close-fitting pullover often knit shirt with short or long sleeves and turnover collar or banded neck

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The Alexanders had a new logo, emblazoned on polo shirts and beach towels. James D. Walsh, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026 Slingback heels, straight fit jeans and a polo shirt turned out to be the perfect uniform for arriving to shows by bike. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026 Thom Sweeney virgin wool long-sleeve skipper polo shirt, $775. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026 Depending on your day-to-day lifestyle, a classic polo shirt can be a versatile and reliable staple in your wardrobe. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for polo shirt

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polo shirt was in 1887

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“Polo shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polo%20shirt. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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polo shirt

noun
: a close-fitting pullover shirt of knitted fabric
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