Polo

/ˈpəʊloʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A team sport played on horseback, in which players attempt to score goals by hitting a ball with a mallet.

The local polo club organized a tournament that attracted teams from across the region.

A style of shirt, typically short-sleeved with a collar and a placket with a few buttons, often made of cotton or a cotton blend.

He wore a bright red polo to the picnic, making it easy to spot him in the crowd.

verb

To play the game of polo.

She learned to polo after joining a riding club with a strong focus on equestrian sports.

From the Tibetan word 'pulu', which means 'ball'.

polo match

A competitive game of polo.

polo shirt

A short-sleeved, collarless shirt with a few buttons at the neck.

polo season

The time of year when polo games and tournaments are held.

mallet

A wooden stick with a spherical head used in polo to hit the ball.

equestrian

Related to horseback riding.

Polo as a brand name synonymous with casual luxury.

He's always dressed in polo; must be from the country club.

Referring to affluent, high-society events.

The gala was very polo, full of wealthy attendees.