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New Orleans style is funky - it's just as experimental as the city. There aren't any rules. If you want to wear a polka-dot shirt and some crazy pants, you can get away with it there.
Benjamin Booker

Meaning of "polka-dot" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF POLKA-DOT

polka-dot  [ˈpɒlkədɒt] play
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WHAT DOES POLKA-DOT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

polka-dot

Polka dot

Polka dot is a pattern consisting of an array of filled circles. Early instances were generally equally sized and spaced relatively closely in relation to their diameters. Many modern prints include more randomly spaced, sized and coloured dots. Polka dots are most commonly seen on children's clothing, toys, and furniture, but they appear in a wide array of contexts. The pattern rarely appears in formal contexts, however, and is generally confined to more playful attire such as bathing suits and lingerie. Occasionally, white-on-black small dots appear on more formal clothing. Polka dots became common on clothing in the late nineteenth century in the United Kingdom.

Definition of polka-dot in the English dictionary

The definition of polka-dot in the dictionary is covered with polka dots.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POLKA-DOT


biodot
ˈbaɪəʊˌdɒt
dot
dɒt
microdot
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌdɒt
nanodot
ˈnænəʊˌdɒt
peridot
ˈpɛrɪˌdɒt
Wyandotte
ˈwaɪənˌdɒt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POLKA-DOT

politicly
politico
politics
polities
politique
polity
polje
Polk
polka
polka dot
poll
poll rating
poll taker
poll tax
pollack
Pollaiuolo
pollan
pollard
polled
pollee

WORDS THAT END LIKE POLKA-DOT

Bardot
boot
bot
cannot
centred dot
foot
forgot
got
have-not
hot
jackpot
lot
mot
not
on the dot
pilot
polka dot
pot
root
the year dot

Synonyms and antonyms of polka-dot in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «polka-dot» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POLKA-DOT

Find out the translation of polka-dot to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of polka-dot from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «polka-dot» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

圆点
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

polka -dot
570 millions of speakers

English

polka-dot
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पोल्का डॉट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البولكا دوت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

горошек
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

de bolinhas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পোলকা বিন্দু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pois
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Polka titik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Polka-Dot-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

水玉模様の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

폴카 도트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Polka dot
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

polka -dot
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போல்கா டாட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पोल्का बिंदू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

puantiye
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pois
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

groszki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

горошок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

polka dot -
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πουά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

polka -dot
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

prickigt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

polka - dot
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of polka-dot

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POLKA-DOT»

The term «polka-dot» is very widely used and occupies the 20.032 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POLKA-DOT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «polka-dot» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «polka-dot» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about polka-dot

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2 QUOTES WITH «POLKA-DOT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word polka-dot.
1
Benjamin Booker
New Orleans style is funky - it's just as experimental as the city. There aren't any rules. If you want to wear a polka-dot shirt and some crazy pants, you can get away with it there.
2
Bob Newhart
I remember seeing a movie with Jose Ferrer and Rosemary Clooney where they were husband and wife, and they got in bed, and he had on polka-dot pajamas and she had on striped pajamas, and when they got up the next morning he had on the striped pajamas and she had the polka dot pajamas, and that was considered racy at that time!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POLKA-DOT»

Discover the use of polka-dot in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to polka-dot and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Polka Dot Patti
But the one thing Patti needs is the perfect pair of shoes to match her purple, polka dot clothes and purple bows. When she finds them, she's told they're not for sale.What will Patti do, she must have those purple polka dot shoes!
June Davis Davidson, 2010
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Mom and the Polka-dot Boo-boo: A Gentle Story Explaining ...
Through rhyming text, a mother explains to her child that she has breast cancer, which might mean such things as a loss of energy and hair but never a loss of love.
‎2007
3
Polka-Dot Fixes Kindergarten
It's Polka-dot's first day of kindergarten and armed with her trusty fix-it kit, she's ready for anything.
Catherine Urdahl, Mai S. Kemble, 2011
4
Ghost in the Polka Dot Bikini
While enjoying a Thanksgiving getaway with boyfriend Phil Bowers on Catalina Island, ghost whisperer Emma Whitecastle encounters a bikini-clad ghost.
Sue Ann Jaffarian, 2011
5
Ooh La La Polka-Dot Boots
Illustrations and brief rhyming text sing the praises of polka-dot boots, which add panache to any outfit, from ugly pants and pretty pants to country pants and city pants. By the author of Ten Stinky Babies.
Ellen Olson-Brown, 2010
6
Polka Dot Penguin Pottery
A visit to a pottery shop and the encouragement of family and friends not only provide Aspen the opportunity to paint something beautiful, they also help her get past her writer's block.
Lenore Look, 2011
7
Some of My Best Friends Are Polka-Dot Pigs
This book honoring diversity begs to be read aloud.
Sara Anderson, 2000
8
Penny and the Polka Dot Shoes
Will Penny earn enough money to buy the shoes before it's too late? 'This is an eLIVE book, meaning each printed copy contains a special code redeemable for the free download of the audio version of the book.'
Meredith Garrett, 2010
9
Death in the Polka Dot Shoes: A Novel
In the small fishing village of Parkers, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay, there is no more independent soul than the lone oysterman or crabber who sets out every morning in pre-dawn hours to search for oyster beds or empty his crab pots.
Marlin Fitzwater, 2011
10
The Girl In The Polka Dot Dress
In the rainswept summer of 1968, Rose sets off for the United States from Kentish Town to meet a man she knows as Washington Harold, in her suitcase a polka-dot dress and a one-way ticket.
Beryl Bainbridge, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POLKA-DOT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term polka-dot is used in the context of the following news items.
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Chris Froome adds Tour de France best-climber's polka-dot jersey to …
Chris Froome adds Tour de France best-climber's polka-dot jersey to ... "I had a lot of dreams in that polka-dot jersey last night," Bardet said. «Sports Interactive Network Philippines, Jul 15»
2
MTN-Qhubeka, the Tour de France's Bad News Bears, prove a …
The MTN-Qhubeka rider Daniel Teklehaimanot wore the King of the Mountains' polka-dot jersey during the Tour de France. Photograph: Bryn ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
The Latest: Polka-dot passion: France's Bardet covets Tour de …
In Friday's 19th stage, Bardet took the red-and-white polka dot shirt from Joaquim Rodriquez. Bardet had drawn even with the Spaniard in the ... «Daily Journal, Jul 15»
4
Amal Clooney Polka-Dot Shorts
She headed out to dinner in a pair of polka-dot Bambah shorts that were fun, tailored to an appropriate length, and perfect for any Summer ... «POPSUGAR, Jul 15»
5
Tour de France: Rodríguez ready to attack again to win polka-dot
After spending the last six days keeping the polka-dot jersey safe for Tour de France race leader Chris Froome (Team Sky), Joaquim Rodríguez ... «Cyclingnews.com, Jul 15»
6
Jenny's Wish List: The Perfect Top, A Polka-Dot Playsuit & Statement …
She had me at the gold metallic leather and laser-cut detailing. Local designer Genoveva Christoff's Cara purse is a true statement bag. ($300). «Capital Style, Jul 15»
7
Nike Juvenates Get Friendly With Polka Dot Prints
Fresh off of the Polka-Dotted Roshes, the oft-forgotten women's exclusive Nike Juvenate is back with a matching aesthetic. The shoe has an ... «Sneaker News, Jul 15»
8
Kylie Jenner Will Make You Want to Throw on a Chic Little Tracksuit
Kylie Jenner's Polka-Dot Adidas Tracksuit. Kylie Jenner Will Make You Want to Throw on a Chic Little Tracksuit. by Sarah Wasilak 7/15/15. «POPSUGAR, Jul 15»
9
Tour de France starts with highs, lows in opening week
Daniel Teklehaimanot made history by riding into the polka-dot jersey last week. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com. BORDEAUX, France ... «velonews.competitor.com, Jul 15»
10
A Toothpick Is All You Need to Get This Bright, Polka-Dot Nail Art
1. A Toothpick Is All You Need to Get This Bright, Polka-Dot Nail Art. There's a reason polka-dot manicures have been popular for decades. «POPSUGAR, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Polka-Dot [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/polka-dot-1>. Apr 2024 ».
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