polka dot — a round spot that is repeated as a pattern on fabric or clothing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a round spot that is repeated as a pattern on fabric or clothing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpoʊlkə dɑːt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's vintage polka dot apron makes her look like a 1950s housewife superhero.
- The polka dot umbrella was so bright that even blind people could sense its presence.
- She collected polka dot items like some people collect stamps.
polka dot
NOUN[/ˈpoʊlkə dɑːt/]
a round spot that is repeated as a pattern on fabric or clothing
a round spot that is repeated as a pattern on fabric or clothing
Hot chocolate drops on polka dot make the pattern hot!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term emerged in the mid-19th century when the polka, a lively Czech dance with rapid rhythms, gained widespread popularity across Europe and America. The energetic, bouncing quality of the dance inspired the name for a pattern of evenly-spaced, circular dots on fabric, which conveyed the same sense of vivacity and movement.
Breakdown
polka (Czech dance with quick, bouncing steps) + dot (a small round mark or spot). The compound combines the dance name with the pattern element to describe the characteristic spotted textile design.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's vintage polka dot apron makes her look like a 1950s housewife superhero.”
“The polka dot umbrella was so bright that even blind people could sense its presence.”
“She collected polka dot items like some people collect stamps.”
“The polka dot bikini made her feel confident at the beach.”
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