NYT Dictionary
POLKA
/ˈpoʊ(l)kə/NounVerbPOL-kapol-ka · 2 syllablesGrade 3
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018
Meaning
A lively dance originating in Bohemia.
Etymology
Origin: French
Via French and German from Czech polka, variant of půlka (“half”) as in "half-step"; see půl (“half”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018.