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Definition of polo

polo

/ˈpoʊloʊ/
po · lo
Plural:polos
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• noun

1

An equestrian team sport played on a large grass field in which riders use long-handled mallets to drive a small ball into the opposing team's goal.

Example

"Spectators gathered along the sidelines of the manicured field to watch the annual charity polo match."

2

A short-sleeved casual shirt made of knitted fabric, featuring a turned-down collar and a short buttoned placket at the neck.

Example

"The summer dress code at the office allows employees to wear a neat cotton polo with tailored trousers."

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• Rhymes for polo

• Nearby Words

polly
pollyanna
pollywog
polo
poltergeist
poly
polyamorist

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Balti polo ('ball'), a Sino-Tibetan language spoken in northern Pakistan and India, related to Classical Tibetan po-lo.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Polo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/polo
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