1
: a lively couple dance of Bohemian origin in duple time with a basic pattern of hop-step-close-step
2
: a lively originally Bohemian dance tune in ²/₄ time
polka
intransitive verb
Examples of polka in a Sentence
The band played a polka.
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Built by German settlers in 1876, its initial mission was to provide their families with a place to socialize, dance the polka and enjoy traditional German music.
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
Munn wore a white bikini top paired with black polka-dot bottoms in the relaxed snapshot.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
From fashion-forward polka-dot manis to hypnotic cat-eye effects, celebrity nails began to trend a bit bolder as the year went on.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2025
Built by German settlers in 1876, its initial mission was to provide their families with a place to socialize, dance the polka and enjoy traditional German music.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 25 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polka
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“Polka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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