polka dot

Meaning

Noun

Any of a number of uniform round dots, repeated to make a regular geometric pattern on a fabric.

Verb

To cover as with polka dots.

Synonyms

dot

Translations

pois

Punktmuster

pois

stip

nop

padrão de pontos circulares

bolinha

pic

lunares

point

puntino

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɒl.kə ˌdɒt/

Etymology

First use appears in the US c. 1857 in the publication Godey's Lady's Book. Named after the polka dance, which was popular at the time (1840–1890). Numerous composites were formed posteriorly, but those names have not endured.