polka dot

noun

pol·​ka dot ˈpō-kə-ˌdät 

: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design

polka-dot adjective

or polka-dotted

ˈpō-kə-ˌdä-təd 

Examples of polka dot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For a few snaps, Sabrina wore a brown blouse with white polka dots tucked into a brown pleated midi skirt with a chunky black belt. —Raven Brunner, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025

Schoolhouse Polka Dot Pillow $119 $80 Schoolhouse Never underestimate the power of a simple yet surprisingly versatile polka dot. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025

For the outing, Hailey rocked an oversized leather jacket, a black T-shirt, polka dot tights, and pointed-toe black pumps. —Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2025

Who came up with the idea of the ladybug crostini, delicately dotted with balsamic-glaze polka dots by Meghan and her close friend Mindy Kaling? —Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polka dot

• aeronaut
• aforethought
• afterthought
• apricot
• argonaut
• astronaut
• camelot
• coffeepot
• concordat
• cosmonaut
• entrepot
• flowerpot

Kids Definition

polka dot

noun

pol·​ka dot ˈpō-kə- 

: a dot in a textile pattern of evenly spaced dots