polo

noun

po·​lo ˈpō-(ˌ)lō 

1

: a game played by teams of players on horseback using mallets with long flexible handles to drive a wooden ball through goalposts

2

: water polo

3

: polo shirt

poloist

ˈpō-(ˌ)lō-ist 

noun

Examples of polo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Princess of Wales wore the bold print—in every possible shape, color, and size, and even on her socks—on state visits, at receptions, and to polo matches. — Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

Gone are the playful polos, sweaters and soccer jerseys of birthdays past. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Isinglass Estate LaCygne, Kansas Set on almost 600 acres in LaCygne, Kansas, Isinglass Estate includes 35 acres of vineyards, a tasting room, a restaurant, and a polo field. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 July 2026

The jacket can add color to a solid shirt and neutral trousers, while the pants can be worn with a navy polo or white button-down. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Balti, ball

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing polo

• polo coat
• polo-neck
• polo shirt
• water polo

Rhymes for polo

• nolo

Kids Definition

polo

noun

po·​lo ˈpō-lō 

: a game played by teams of players on horseback using long-handled mallets to drive a wooden ball

poloist

ˈpō-lō-əst 

noun

Biographical Definition

Polo

biographical name

Po·​lo ˈpō-(ˌ)lō 

Mar*co ˈmär-(ˌ)kō  1254–1324 Venetian traveler