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polo shirt
noun
: a close-fitting pullover often knit shirt with short or long sleeves and turnover collar or banded neck
Examples of polo shirt in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Trump was wearing a yellow polo shirt with what Daniels described as a golf logo.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Hurt, 19, was last seen in the area of 77th and Troost Avenue in Kansas City wearing a blue polo shirt and green sweatpants, according to the Kansas City Police Department.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2024
The collection includes several options for dressing down, with lightweight polo shirts, refined outerwear, and updated takes on classic knitwear.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
This season’s offerings: A sheer blouse in a geometric print for around $40, men’s solid color pique polo shirts in earthy tones (sky blue, mossy green) for around $30, and kids graphic T-shirts for around $15.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
An officer grabbed Özer, and the young CEO, now wearing a white polo shirt, was handcuffed, escorted down a short flight of stairs, shuttled into an unmarked white van, and driven into the night.
—Leif Wenar, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
Amazon Essentials Short-Sleeve Polo Shirt $19 $11 A polo shirt is a timeless style that everyone should have in their closet, and this option will quickly become a wardrobe staple.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
The collection features reinventions of the brand’s iconic polo shirts, knitwear and varsity jackets, all in hues of red, white and blue.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
For the reception, the NFL star dressed down, swapping his suit for a plain black polo shirt and a pair of gray jeans.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1887, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near polo shirt
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“Polo shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polo%20shirt. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
polo shirt
noun
: a close-fitting pullover shirt of knitted fabric
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