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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Clarkson hosted episodes in a slouchy khaki and white striped button-down and silk shirt with black and white polka dots.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Think everything from nostalgic bubble hems and playful drop waists to joyful butter yellow and chic polka dots.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 27 Mar. 2025
This season, the city is kicking things off with a strong campaign in support of polka dots, along with ultra-short silhouettes and sky-high heels.
—Yumeng Zheng, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
The singer was spotted in a polka dot dress from the label, which is known for offering upscale and work-appropriate womenswear in black, white, and sometimes gray.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Jan. 2025
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Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Think everything from nostalgic bubble hems and playful drop waists to joyful butter yellow and chic polka dots.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 27 Mar. 2025
This season, the city is kicking things off with a strong campaign in support of polka dots, along with ultra-short silhouettes and sky-high heels.
—Yumeng Zheng, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
The singer was spotted in a polka dot dress from the label, which is known for offering upscale and work-appropriate womenswear in black, white, and sometimes gray.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 13 Apr. 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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