The spelling polka-dot is also used, especially as a modifier. Polka dots are very small spots printed on a piece of cloth. a yellow bikini with polka dots. a tight-fitting polka dot blouse
polka dot
Hyphenation
pol·ka dot
Turkish pronunciation
pōkı dät
Pronunciation
/ˈpōkə ˈdät/ /ˈpoʊkə ˈdɑːt/
Etymology
[ 'pOl-k&, 'pO-k& ] (noun.) 1844. Czech, from Polka Polish woman, feminine of Polák Pole.