polka dot
noun
pol·ka dot
ˈpō-kə-ˌdät 
: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design
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While touring Pakistan in October 1997, the monarch wore a sunny yellow polka dot number with a matching hat.
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Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
One side features a spring-ready floral pattern, and the other has a solid background with a subtle polka dot design.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The brand updated the jean with fresh white, vintage blue and polka dot washes.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
The former sent out an oversized black and white polka dot skirt—a wink to the retro print—styled with a textured top and gladiator sandals, while Dries Van Noten’s red and white abstract set evoked Mediterranean nonchalance.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
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Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
One side features a spring-ready floral pattern, and the other has a solid background with a subtle polka dot design.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The brand updated the jean with fresh white, vintage blue and polka dot washes.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
The former sent out an oversized black and white polka dot skirt—a wink to the retro print—styled with a textured top and gladiator sandals, while Dries Van Noten’s red and white abstract set evoked Mediterranean nonchalance.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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polka dot
noun
pol·ka dot
ˈpō-kə-
: a dot in a textile pattern of evenly spaced dots
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