How to Use polka dot in a Sentence
polka dot
noun-
The duchess wore a black and white polka dot blouse with black wide-leg trousers for the event.
— Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Sep. 2019 -
The blue bib has a green seam along the outside with white polka dots.
— Faith Karimi, CNN, 9 Oct. 2019 -
The groom wore a dark tuxedo, while the bride had on a white polka dot dress.
— Vincent M. Mallozzi New York Times, Star Tribune, 23 Feb. 2021 -
May, in a classy polka dot dress, smiled through her mask.
— Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2022 -
The pink polka dot dress features a v-neck and cinches at the waist.
— Town & Country, 23 June 2023 -
In her latest ’fit, the Dune star rocks a lot of polka dots in a romper (playsuit?
— Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2023 -
Gordon was also fond of polka dots — big and bold, and in black and white.
— Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2019 -
Owen chose her red dress with big white polka dots, which shows off her curves.
— Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2020 -
Just throw on a black polka dot top or dress and put on some red lipstick.
— Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2020 -
The dress is hot pink with polka dots and golden buttons.
— Alexandra Schneider, Seventeen, 29 June 2023 -
The man struck Stoll in the back of a head with a lead pipe, taped her hands and dressed her in a blue polka dot dress that belonged to his wife.
— Dawn Mitchell, Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2019 -
The last step was a plastic ribbon, white with red polka dots.
— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024 -
The last step was a plastic ribbon, white with red polka dots.
— Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024 -
The crib is round, with white and gold accents, complete with white sheets with gold polka dots.
— Temi Adebowale, House Beautiful, 18 July 2018 -
Since retro polka dots have been revived, take this lively, black-and-white blouse out on the town.
— Niki McGloster, Essence, 28 June 2019 -
When closed, a bud of polka dot petals resembles a head with lips.
— Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2019 -
He's worn stripes, and polka dots, and every color of the rainbow.
— Christine Flammia, Esquire, 20 Sep. 2017 -
Dutch rider Wout Poels finished third and took over the polka dot jersey for the best climber.
— BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2021 -
The Polka-Dot Sock The polka dot is the universal sign of whimsy—but not too much.
— Ashwin Rodrigues, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2017 -
Bounce, a neon coral large polka dot on a blue-green gingham, awaits a beach picnic!
— Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 17 May 2022 -
The following day, the 'do was checkered with green polka dots.
— Randy Cordova, azcentral, 16 July 2019 -
The new drop’s fun polka dot easily pairs with jeans, a skirt, a dress, and denim shorts.
— Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 18 Feb. 2024 -
She was last seen wearing pink pants and a black and white polka dot onesie, the agency said.
— NBC News, 3 Feb. 2022 -
At the event, Kate wore the brown polka dot dress with Cassandra Goad gold earrings.
— Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 26 Oct. 2018 -
The result was a strapless black polka dot gown with a matching stole.
— Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2024 -
One of the men was wearing a polka dot shirt and was carrying a backpack.
— Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 25 May 2024 -
Kate wore a navy blazer, polka dot midi skirt, and white T-shirt.
— Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, 2 July 2021 -
The royal looked lovely in a navy sundress with white polka dots.
— Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 June 2023 -
The actress looked stylish in a black and white polka dot dress that featured a shawl-like left sleeve and an asymmetrical skirt.
— Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 -
Another eye-catching ensemble featured a pink and yellow polka dot shirt and maxi skirt paired with a floral print blue and orange jacket.
— Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 Sep. 2024
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