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 actress looked stylish in a black and white polka dot dress that featured a shawl-like left sleeve and an asymmetrical skirt.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
The Scheels Sweater Weather Collection features four tumblers in royal maroon, peacock blue-green, baby pink with white polka dots and white with red cross-stitch patterns.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
Lauper and other performers also dressed in matching white clothes with large red polka dots while singing the tour’s namesake song.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Images and videos posted on social media show graphics featuring white sculptures and walls covered in the artist’s signature red polka dots.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
The Scheels Sweater Weather Collection features four tumblers in royal maroon, peacock blue-green, baby pink with white polka dots and white with red cross-stitch patterns.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
Lauper and other performers also dressed in matching white clothes with large red polka dots while singing the tour’s namesake song.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Images and videos posted on social media show graphics featuring white sculptures and walls covered in the artist’s signature red polka dots.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 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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