polka dot

noun

pol·​ka dot ˈpō-kə-ˌdät How to pronounce polka dot (audio)
: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design
polka-dot adjective
or polka-dotted

Examples of polka dot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Stone let her ivory coloring work to her advantage, letting her skin stand in stunning contrast to the opaque black polka dots. Sam Reed, Glamour, 21 June 2024 The look also displayed a bevy of black polka dots. Julia Teti, WWD, 21 June 2024 Meanwhile, the Coldplay rocker, 47, stood laughing with Apple, who wore a white dress with black polka dots, just outside the venue. Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024 Find it on Amazon This Flowy Dress Will Bring a Relaxed Look to Your Summer Vibe With its playful polka dot design and vibrant colors, this flowy dress gives you a carefree look. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for polka dot 

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Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polka dot was in 1857

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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

polka dot

noun
pol·​ka dot ˈpō-kə- How to pronounce polka dot (audio)
: a dot in a textile pattern of evenly spaced dots

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