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Polo

Verb / ˈpəʊləʊ / Another word for polo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a team sport played on horseback, with players using mallets to hit a wooden ball into a goal

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Common collocations

  • play polo
  • polo match
  • polo pony
  • polo shirt
  • water polo
  • horse polo
  • arena polo

Word family

noun polo
adjective polo

Usage note

Polo primarily refers to the equestrian team sport. 'Polo shirt' is a common, distinct usage referring to a type of casual shirt.

Example sentences

  1. I watched a polo match for the first time and it was so exciting!
  2. My dad used to play polo in college.
  3. The team won the championship game in polo.
  4. We need to buy some polo equipment before we can start playing.
  5. The horses used in polo are specially trained for the sport.

Quotes

  • 'Polo is a great thing to do with your kids and your whole family. It's a great day out.' - Nacho Figueras
  • 'Polo is like a beautiful dance between the horse and rider.' - Piaget Polo
  • 'Polo is a way of life for me. I love everything about it.' - Adolfo Cambiaso

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