polka dot
noun
pol·ka dot
ˈpō-kə-ˌdät 
: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design
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The carousel continued with a snap of the two posing in matching polka dot ensembles against a backdrop of trees, Mandy as a baby smiling for a portrait with her mother and Mandy as a child with her mom and grandma.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 May 2025
The singer’s classy pinstripe Marc Jacobs ensemble with a polka dot cravat and oversized hat celebrated the night’s theme of Black style and dandyism.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Lewis was beaming the entire night, raising her Modelo and toasting the crowd in her navy polka dot dress, sparkling tiara, white ruffle socks, and black patent Mary Jane platforms.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2025
The pop star and business mogul wore a black cropped woolen jacket, a wool bustier bodysuit, a black pinstripe wool tailored skirt with a bustle, a polka dot satin cravat, ankle chain pumps, and a hat Jacobs created in collaboration with Stephen Jones.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 May 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 May 2025
The singer’s classy pinstripe Marc Jacobs ensemble with a polka dot cravat and oversized hat celebrated the night’s theme of Black style and dandyism.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Lewis was beaming the entire night, raising her Modelo and toasting the crowd in her navy polka dot dress, sparkling tiara, white ruffle socks, and black patent Mary Jane platforms.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2025
The pop star and business mogul wore a black cropped woolen jacket, a wool bustier bodysuit, a black pinstripe wool tailored skirt with a bustle, a polka dot satin cravat, ankle chain pumps, and a hat Jacobs created in collaboration with Stephen Jones.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 May 2025
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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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polka dot
noun
pol·ka dot
ˈpō-kə-
: a dot in a textile pattern of evenly spaced dots
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