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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Francois Peron National Park is a vast horizon of low-level shrubs and stunted trees, polka dots of spinifex on a rust-red canvas.
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Keith Drew, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2025
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The 24-ounce stainless steel cold cup, priced at $45, features a satin red metallic base, white polka dots, and Minnie’s face.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
The same could be said of a Whistles polka dot dress Kate rewore on a surprise visit to Southport in October.
—Monique Jessen, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Maje went all out with full-frontal silver sequins for a club-worthy jean, Longchamp’s playful update on the jean included an innocent baby blue shade with white polka dots, while Sandro’s version was studded with small circular stones.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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Keith Drew, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2025
The 5 best cities in America for an active lifestyle — and the 5 worst
Airplane cheap seats are getting classier
The 24-ounce stainless steel cold cup, priced at $45, features a satin red metallic base, white polka dots, and Minnie’s face.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
The same could be said of a Whistles polka dot dress Kate rewore on a surprise visit to Southport in October.
—Monique Jessen, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Maje went all out with full-frontal silver sequins for a club-worthy jean, Longchamp’s playful update on the jean included an innocent baby blue shade with white polka dots, while Sandro’s version was studded with small circular stones.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka%20dot. Accessed 27 Jan. 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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