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 Related Story Denim accessories like a polka dot cap, bucket hat, scrunchie, bag and sneakers round out the collection. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 July 2024 When paired with the oversized, dramatic silhouettes of the gowns, skirt suits, and even a yellow polka dot bikini, the look felt deliciously cheeky and cartoonish in the very best way. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 July 2024 The fashion house collaborated with Christian Louboutin for the finished custom heels in the color satin, and with Falke for the polka dot tights, which added another layer to the abstract nature of the collaboration. Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 June 2024 Peters wore a matching polka dot shirt underneath a white suit and accessorized with a fake mustache and a wig. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 19 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 7 Jul. 2024.

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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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