How to Use polka dot in a Sentence

polka dot

noun
  • Can’t keep away from polka dots?
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Plus, polka dots are on-trend right now.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
  • If stripes aren’t your thing, maybe polka dots are.
    — Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
  • Owen chose her red dress with big white polka dots, which shows off her curves.
    — Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2020
  • That green polka dot dress with the pink frill would look adorable on you, though.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Sweater prints, stripes, and polka dots dance across this blue-and-brown set.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The blue bib has a green seam along the outside with white polka dots.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN, 9 Oct. 2019
  • Just throw on a black polka dot top or dress and put on some red lipstick.
    — Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2020
  • Don't miss out on the polka dot trend, and snag this $20 set.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The duchess wore a black and white polka dot blouse with black wide-leg trousers for the event.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Sep. 2019
  • The floor in the sewing room is covered in pink, green and blue polka dots.
    — Roxanne Washington, cleveland.com, 6 Sep. 2017
  • The groom wore a dark tuxedo, while the bride had on a white polka dot dress.
    — Vincent M. Mallozzi New York Times, Star Tribune, 23 Feb. 2021
  • The last step was a plastic ribbon, white with red polka dots.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024
  • The last step was a plastic ribbon, white with red polka dots.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
  • The pink polka dot dress features a v-neck and cinches at the waist.
    — Town & Country, 23 June 2023
  • When closed, a bud of polka dot petals resembles a head with lips.
    — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2019
  • Gordon was also fond of polka dots — big and bold, and in black and white.
    — Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2019
  • Two rows of black spots run down its back, and its limbs look covered in white and black polka dots.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
  • Diana wore an all-red look, with her polka dot dress matching her pumps and hat.
    — Emily Burack, Town & Country, 20 Aug. 2022
  • In his hands, polka dots are no longer sweet—they’re modern and precise.
    — Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 4 May 2026
  • Bounce, a neon coral large polka dot on a blue-green gingham, awaits a beach picnic!
    — Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 17 May 2022
  • The red polka dots on a white background were meant to pay homage to Japan's flag.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
  • The crib is round, with white and gold accents, complete with white sheets with gold polka dots.
    — Temi Adebowale, House Beautiful, 18 July 2018
  • Add a polished, eye-catching touch to your wardrobe with this brown and white polka dot silk blouse.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
  • The result was a strapless black polka dot gown with a matching stole.
    — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2024
  • The royal looked lovely in a navy sundress with white polka dots.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 June 2023
  • These tulips are the star of the show, but are perfectly paired with bows, stars, and polka dots.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026
  • This darling polka dot dress is begging to be worn on a Parisian lunch date.
    — Erika Reals, InStyle, 23 June 2026
  • Since retro polka dots have been revived, take this lively, black-and-white blouse out on the town.
    — Niki McGloster, Essence, 28 June 2019
  • Last spring was all about polka dots, and though the flirty print is still very much in vogue, stripes are on the rise.
    — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026

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