Definitions for polka dot
ˈpoʊ kəpol·ka dot

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. polka dotnoun

   design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots

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1. polka dotnoun

   Any of a number of uniform round dots, repeated to make a regular geometric pattern on a fabric

2. Etymology: 1871, US, named for polka dance, which was popular at the time (1840–1890). Numerous other products were named for the dance, but have not endured.

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1. Polka dot

   Polka dot is a pattern consisting of an array of large filled circles of the same size.Polka dots are commonly seen on children's clothing, toys, furniture, ceramics, and Central European folk art, but they appear in a wide array of contexts. The pattern rarely appears in formal contexts, and is generally confined to more playful attire such as bathing suits and lingerie. Occasionally, white-on-black small dots appear on more formal clothing.

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1. polka dot

   Polka dot is a pattern consisting of an array of large filled circles of the same size. They are most commonly seen on children's clothing, toys, and furniture, but they may also appear in a wide array of other contexts, either symbolizing innocence or appearing in more stylized contexts in fashion.

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1. Polka dot

   Polka dot is a pattern consisting of an array of filled circles, generally equally sized and spaced relatively closely in relation to their diameters. Polka dots are most commonly seen on children's clothing, toys, and furniture, but they appear in a wide array of contexts. The pattern rarely appears in formal contexts, however, and is generally confined to more playful attire such as bathing suits and lingerie. Occasionally, white-on-black small dots appear on more formal clothing. Polka dots became common on clothing in the late nineteenth century in the United Kingdom.

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How to pronounce polka dot?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say polka dot in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of polka dot in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of polka dot in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of polka dot in a Sentence

1. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation:

   Kennedy was last seen wearing a black and white polka dot onesie with pink pants, she is 6lbs. and 17 inches long. She has brown hair and brown eyes.

2. Jean Shafiroff:

   [I] went in the bathroom and changed into this big polka dot confection. I think they all thought I was off to a costume party – or something crazy when I left that group.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=polka dot
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Polka_Dot
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polka_Dot
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=polka dot