How to Use polka dot in a Sentence

polka dot

noun
  • The duchess wore a black and white polka dot blouse with black wide-leg trousers for the event.
    Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Sep. 2019
  • The blue bib has a green seam along the outside with white polka dots.
    Faith Karimi, CNN, 9 Oct. 2019
  • The groom wore a dark tuxedo, while the bride had on a white polka dot dress.
    Vincent M. Mallozzi New York Times, Star Tribune, 23 Feb. 2021
  • May, in a classy polka dot dress, smiled through her mask.
    Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2022
  • The pink polka dot dress features a v-neck and cinches at the waist.
    Town & Country, 23 June 2023
  • In her latest ’fit, the Dune star rocks a lot of polka dots in a romper (playsuit?
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Gordon was also fond of polka dots — big and bold, and in black and white.
    Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2019
  • Owen chose her red dress with big white polka dots, which shows off her curves.
    Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2020
  • Just throw on a black polka dot top or dress and put on some red lipstick.
    Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2020
  • The dress is hot pink with polka dots and golden buttons.
    Alexandra Schneider, Seventeen, 29 June 2023
  • The man struck Stoll in the back of a head with a lead pipe, taped her hands and dressed her in a blue polka dot dress that belonged to his wife.
    Dawn Mitchell, Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2019
  • The last step was a plastic ribbon, white with red polka dots.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
  • The last step was a plastic ribbon, white with red polka dots.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024
  • Since retro polka dots have been revived, take this lively, black-and-white blouse out on the town.
    Niki McGloster, Essence, 28 June 2019
  • When closed, a bud of polka dot petals resembles a head with lips.
    Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2019
  • Dutch rider Wout Poels finished third and took over the polka dot jersey for the best climber.
    BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2021
  • Bounce, a neon coral large polka dot on a blue-green gingham, awaits a beach picnic!
    Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 17 May 2022
  • The following day, the 'do was checkered with green polka dots.
    Randy Cordova, azcentral, 16 July 2019
  • The new drop’s fun polka dot easily pairs with jeans, a skirt, a dress, and denim shorts.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 18 Feb. 2024
  • She was last seen wearing pink pants and a black and white polka dot onesie, the agency said.
    NBC News, 3 Feb. 2022
  • The result was a strapless black polka dot gown with a matching stole.
    Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2024
  • One of the men was wearing a polka dot shirt and was carrying a backpack.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 25 May 2024
  • Kate wore a navy blazer, polka dot midi skirt, and white T-shirt.
    Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, 2 July 2021
  • The royal looked lovely in a navy sundress with white polka dots.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 June 2023
  • Meanwhile, Kate sported a navy blue and white polka dot dress.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022
  • Monáe, 37, stood out in a quirky black and white polka dot dress with a matching cap and gloves by Annakiki.
    Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Diana wore an all-red look, with her polka dot dress matching her pumps and hat.
    Emily Burack, Town & Country, 20 Aug. 2022
  • Diana wears a blue dress with white polka dots during a visit to Kuwait in 1989.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 July 2023
  • With polka dots and papery wings, spotted lanternflies feed on more than 100 species of plants and cost the U.S. millions of dollars in agricultural damage each year.
    Byhannah Richter, science.org, 9 July 2024
  • This is another of many styles that are offered in a slew of punchy motifs like delicate florals, polka dots, and fun, geometric patterns.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 July 2024

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