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
: water polo
3
: polo shirt
poloist
ˈpō-(ˌ)lō-ist How to pronounce polo (audio)
noun

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The high-neck button-up collar also gives it a fresh twist on the classic polo Henley. — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 Tenniscore, the pleated skirt and polo aesthetic born from decades of Wimbledon style, has become one of the most consistent trends of the past several years, showing up on runways and city sidewalks alike. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 The couple reportedly first met at a polo match in 1986, where, funnily enough, Dodi’s team played against Diana’s then-husband’s team. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Ralph Lauren has primarily outfitted Swift's street style, with pieces like American flag sweaters, preppy polo dresses, baseball hats and leather handbags. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for polo

Word History

Etymology

Balti, ball

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of polo was in 1841

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“Polo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polo. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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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
ˈpō-lō-əst How to pronounce polo (audio)
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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