ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Polka

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɒl.kə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Polka is a noun meaning A lively dance originating in Bohemia.

Meaning

A lively dance originating in Bohemia.

More Meanings

  1. The music for this dance.
  2. A polka jacket.
  3. (intransitive) To dance the polka.

Example Sentences

1872, John Forster, The Life of Charles Dickens a young lady in a grey polka

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include mazurka, glide, polkamania, polska, talian, cracovienne.

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