polka dot
noun
pol·ka dot
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Definition of polka dot
: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design
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Other Words from polka dot
polka-dot
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adjective
Examples of polka dot in a Sentence
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Treasures currently listed on the site include a polka dot Yves Saint Laurent jacket and a logo’d Christian Lacroix denim dress. — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, "How a Former Danish Model Turned Her Vintage Collecting Hobby Into a Business," 26 Aug. 2019 In a 2018 Frontiers in Psychiatry case study, a girl with trypophobia reported being triggered by seeds on bread, polka dot or animal prints, holey cheese, and honeycomb. — Natasha Lavender, SELF, "Is Trypophobia Really a Fear of Holes or Something Else Entirely?," 26 July 2019 The younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge sported both polka dots and stripes on a midi dress during a walk with her son, Arthur, in Chelsea yesterday. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Pippa Middleton Puts a Fun Spin on the Black and White Polka Dot Dress," 23 Aug. 2019 Standing there as a 15-year-old, in a secondhand black dress with white polka dots, warped the trajectory of Meyer’s life. — NBC News, "She was an American child bride. Now, Genevieve is fighting to stop it from happening to others.," 12 Aug. 2019 Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese contemporary artist, covers giant potted plants with polka dots (pictured, below). — J.w.s.w. | Berlin, The Economist, "The variegated symbolism of gardens in art," 1 Aug. 2019 In the third bin, a small purple rubber duck catches my eye, covered in polka dots and holding an ice cream cone. — Rachel Berry, Cincinnati.com, "Happen's Toy Lab brings a sense of child-like creativity for all ages," 23 July 2019 The following day, the 'do was checkered with green polka dots. — Randy Cordova, azcentral, "5 cringeworthy moments from Phoenix TV news personalities," 16 July 2019 In a gauzy white blouse and matching polka dot pants, Beckham was stylish, playing up the simplicity of her outfit with a series of statement add-ons. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Victoria Beckham Finds the Perfect Travel Accessory," 27 Mar. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'polka dot.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for polka dot
polka dot
noun
English Language Learners Definition of polka dot
: one of a series of dots that make a pattern especially on fabric or clothing
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polka dot
noun
pol·ka dot
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Kids Definition of polka dot
: a dot in a pattern of evenly spaced dots (as on fabric)