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

New team investors include Rogers Communications executive chair Edward Rogers (Toronto Polar Bears), tennis’ Frances Tiafoe (New York Atlantics), Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Paes (New York Atlantics) and polo star Nacho Figueras (Florida Goats). —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026

The polo drama is one of a handful of projects Prince Harry and Markle have in development at Netflix under their deal, which was previously overall and is now first-look. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026

But since then, Netflix’s projects with the couple have been critical and ratings disappointments, including Harry’s documentary about the lives of wealthy, elite polo players. —Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026

Yes, Mandarina hosts actual games during polo season and can coordinate lessons for guests. —Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Balti, ball

First Known Use

1841, 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