polka dot
noun
a dot or round spot (printed, woven, or embroidered) repeated to form a pattern on a textile fabric.
polka-dotted
-
a word derived from
polka dot.
Example Sentences
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The dress code was “Complete Fantasy Conglomerata Divina Magnificata,” and the crowd did their part wearing feathered hats, leopard-print tops, golden sequinned dresses and polka-dotted face paint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
The cape later was removed to reveal a second look underneath: a tailored, patterned suit complete with a big fabric, polka-dotted flower brooch.
From BBC ● May 5, 2025
That better-known destination draws travelers who come to see the iconic Yayoi Kusama polka-dotted pumpkins and the Benesse House Museum, designed by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
From New York Times ● Apr. 16, 2023
Popular artworks include Yayoi Kusama's "Pumpkin" - a yellow and black polka-dotted sculpture - and a hanging installation made up of 13 twisted plants known as money trees.
From Reuters ● Mar. 23, 2023
His new, white, pure-cotton shirt was polka-dotted with mud now.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
