Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊkə dɑt/

Definitions of polka dot

noun a round spot that is one of a series on a garment

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a dress with polka dot pattern.

A2 She wore a polka dot scarf with her outfit.

B1 The tablecloth had a red and white polka dot design.

B2 She decorated her room with polka dot wallpaper.

C1 The fashion designer showcased a collection of polka dot dresses.

C2 The vintage car was painted in a polka dot pattern.

adjective having a pattern of round spots

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a polka dot dress to the party.

A2 The tablecloth was covered in polka dot patterns.

B1 I bought a polka dot umbrella for the rainy season.

B2 The bedroom walls were painted with a subtle polka dot design.

C1 The vintage car had a polka dot interior that was eye-catching.

C2 The fashion designer showcased a collection of polka dot garments at the runway show.

Examples of polka dot in a Sentence

formal The dress was adorned with delicate polka dot patterns.

informal I love wearing polka dot clothes, they always make me feel cheerful.

slang She rocked a polka dot top at the party last night.

figurative The city skyline looked like a polka dot painting from afar.

Grammatical Forms of polka dot

plural

polka dots

comparative

more polka dot

superlative

most polka dot

present tense

polka dot

future tense

will polka dot

perfect tense

have polka dotted

continuous tense

is polka dotting

singular

polka dot

positive degree

polka dot

infinitive

to polka dot

gerund

polka dotting

participle

polka dotted

Origin and Evolution of polka dot

First Known Use: 1857 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'polka dot' originated from the dance called the polka, which was popular in the mid-19th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a pattern of dots on fabric inspired by the lively polka dance, the term 'polka dot' has evolved to refer to any pattern of evenly spaced dots regardless of its connection to the dance.