polka dot

[poh-kuh]

noun

Textiles.

1. a dot or round spot (printed, woven, or embroidered) repeated to form a pattern on a textile fabric.

2. a pattern of or a fabric with such dots.

polka dot

noun

1. one of a pattern of small circular regularly spaced spots on a fabric

2. 1. a fabric or pattern with such spots

   2. ( as modifier )

      a polka-dot dress

Other Word Forms

• polka-dotted adjective
• polka-dot adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of polka dot¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Word History and Origins

Origin of polka dot¹

C19: of uncertain origin

Related Words

• daub 
• mottle 
• smudge 
• speckle