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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Throughout the motel’s corridors and no-frills guest rooms (usually $85 to $150; rated at 3.5 stars by Yelp and Trip Advisor), the clowns continue against a color scheme of purple, yellow and red, augmented by polka dots of blue and green.
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Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
The playful polka dots add a whimsical touch, turning every meal into a stylish affair.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
The stamp shows a digital illustration of the star dressed in a violet polka dot blouse.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The bakery also offers a gluten-free polka dot pie for $32.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
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Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
The playful polka dots add a whimsical touch, turning every meal into a stylish affair.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
The stamp shows a digital illustration of the star dressed in a violet polka dot blouse.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The bakery also offers a gluten-free polka dot pie for $32.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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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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