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polka dot
[ poh-kuh ]
noun
- a dot or round spot (printed, woven, or embroidered) repeated to form a pattern on a textile fabric.
- a pattern of or a fabric with such dots.
polka dot
noun
- one of a pattern of small circular regularly spaced spots on a fabric
- a fabric or pattern with such spots
- ( as modifier )
a polka-dot dress
Other Words From
- polka-dotted polka-dot adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of polka dot1
Word History and Origins
Origin of polka dot1
Example Sentences
Above the notes of praise is a small photo of Guerin wearing a polka dot tie and pocket square, staring at you like a sociopath.
Picasso, with his polka-dot shirt and clashing tie attempted an air of bravado, but lost confidence by the minute.
A singer named Choo Cho Collins wore nothing but a polka-dot bikini painted on her body.
The sister was dressed in traditional Roma dress—covered in a pink, furry, polka dot dressing gown.
She was dressed casually in skinny jeans, a polka dot Zara top and a green Ralph Lauren blazer jacket.
Any man will wind a polka dot tie round his waist in preference to wearing patent braces.
He was in the leather chaps of a cowpuncher, gray-shirted, and a polka dot kerchief circled the brown throat.
Such a dear little man, in polka dot pinafore and white ruffles!
Croly's ears reddened and his hands played nervously with his blue-and-white polka-dot necktie.
She ought to try this hard-finished red and black polka dot of mine.
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