noun / verb
polka
POHL-kuh/ˈpəʊlkə/
A lively Central European partner dance.
The couple dances a lively polka across the wooden floor.
Etymology
The dance name probably refers to a “Polish woman,” but it may instead reflect “half,” referring to half-steps in Bohemian dances, or combine both explanations.
In context
some men were willing to dance a waltz or a polka
More examples
- We polka together whenever the band plays.
- The accordionist plays a polka while the dancers catch their breath.
- Our dance class practices two polkas before moving on to waltzes.
Forms
polka · polkas · polkaed · polkaing
Similar words
- dance
- A broader term that does not specify steps or style.