Synonyms for

Polka

Verb / ˈpəʊlkɑ: / / ˈpəʊkɑ: / Another word for polka — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a lively dance of Bohemian origin in duple time, with a basic pattern of step-step-close

Synonyms & similar words

dance waltz jig two-step foxtrot hoedown breakdown cakewalk cha-cha mambo rumba salsa tango swing hop

Common collocations

  • polka dot
  • polka music
  • play the polka
  • dance the polka
  • learn the polka
  • traditional polka

Word family

noun polka

Usage note

Polka most commonly refers to a type of dance or music. It can also refer to a pattern of dots, as in 'polka dots'.

Example sentences

  1. I learned how to polka at my grandma's house.
  2. The band played a polka at the parade.
  3. The polka is a fun dance to do with a partner.
  4. We wore our best dresses and suits to the polka ball.
  5. My grandpa always tells stories about how he used to polka with my grandma.

Quotes

  • "The polka is a dance for people who have nothing left to say with words." - Paul Fournel
  • "The polka will never die." - Unknown
  • "Without music, life would be a mistake. Without the polka, it would be unbearable." - Unknown

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