polo

noun

po·​lo ˈpō-(ˌ)lō How to pronounce polo (audio)
1
: a game played by teams of players on horseback using mallets with long flexible handles to drive a wooden ball through goalposts
2
3
poloist noun

Examples of polo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Activities and Experiences The hotel offers exclusive experiences, such as a visit to the La Mimosa Polo Club to explore the elegance and history of polo or a private tour of the La Scala Opera House, which offers behind-the-scenes access ordinarily off-limits to the public. Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024 The activewear collection includes polos, shorts, joggers, hats and more, with colorways that include mauve wine, dark olive, total eclipse and heather gray that are designed to transition from on the golf course to off. Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 Following the breakup, Emily accompanies her best friend, Mindy Chen (Ashley Park), to watch her boyfriend, Nicolas de Léon (Paul Forman), compete in a polo match. Samantha Stutsman, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024 These brown leather boots can be worn with a pair of linen pants and a polo for a casual outfit or accompany your favorite three-piece suit. Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for polo 

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Word History

Etymology

Balti, ball

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of polo was in 1872

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Cite this Entry

“Polo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polo. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

polo

noun
po·​lo ˈpō-lō How to pronounce polo (audio)
: a game played by teams of players on horseback using long-handled mallets to drive a wooden ball
poloist noun

Biographical Definition

Polo

biographical name

Po·​lo ˈpō-(ˌ)lō How to pronounce Polo (audio)
Mar*co ˈmär-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce Polo (audio) 1254–1324 Venetian traveler

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