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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On the market now are reinvigorated colors, silhouettes, and details that challenge what a classic polka dot can be.
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Parker completed the look with sheer black tights with polka dots and black pumps.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
For example, the new Center for Science & Technology Innovation on my campus, which features many windows, mostly used bird-friendly glass with subtle polka dots built into it.
—Jason Hoeksema, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
The talk show host is dressed in a colorful striped shirt with a black blazer and black pants, while Saint John rocks a fashionable white dress with black polka dots.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Parker completed the look with sheer black tights with polka dots and black pumps.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
For example, the new Center for Science & Technology Innovation on my campus, which features many windows, mostly used bird-friendly glass with subtle polka dots built into it.
—Jason Hoeksema, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
The talk show host is dressed in a colorful striped shirt with a black blazer and black pants, while Saint John rocks a fashionable white dress with black polka dots.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 May 2025
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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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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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