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

From the polo grounds of Coachella Valley to the farm fields in Imperial County, vast stretches of the harsh Colorado Desert have been converted into verdant fields thanks to fertilizer and irrigation. —Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024

From symbols like leaves, smiley faces, polo symbols and symbols of what each individual is passionate about, each handbag design is meant to reflect one’s own personality. —Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

Kidman rocked a black polo sweater with red accents and a knee-length black and white plaid skirt with black floral details. —Chiara Kim, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024

Alex Crane: Alex Crane is offering 30% off sitewide, including sweaters, hoodies, polos, everyday tees, and more. —Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Balti, ball

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing polo

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

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