polka-dotted

Covered with circles

Polka-dotted describes a pattern of evenly spaced round dots, typically of uniform size, on a contrasting background: a polka-dotted dress, polka-dotted wrapping paper.

The pattern is associated with playfulness and retro style.

Also spelled polka-dot as an adjective: a polka-dot bikini.

pattern

dots

Small circular marks

symmetry · arrangement · spacing · scattered · regular · irregular · contrast · print · fabric · motif

childlike

playful

Inclined toward fun

storybook · nursery · pajamas · toys · pigtails · bubblegum · cartoons · kindergarten · playground · clown

fashion

dress

Skirted one-piece garment

  • blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
  • skirtWaist-hung lower garment
  • scarfNeck-warming fabric strip

bikini · tie · headband · ribbon · rockabilly · pin-up · vintage · retro · fifties · halter-top

retro

vintage

Quality from past eras

rockabilly · pin-up · nostalgic · classic · old-fashioned · throwback · diner · jukebox · kitsch · Americana

decorative

trimming

Cutting away excess

wallpaper · bunting · gift-wrap · napkins · lampshade · upholstery · bedding · cushion · apron · bandana

Opposites
pattern type

polka-dottedsolid

Firm matter state

striped · plain · unpatterned · pinstriped · monochrome

Family

spotted, dotted, spotting, dotting, dotty, polka, polka-dot, dottiness, polka-dots

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G