polo

n. a game where two teams on horses use long sticks to hit a ball into a goal.

n. a team sport played on horseback in which players use long-handled mallets to drive a wooden ball into the opposing team's goal.

“The royal family often attends polo matches during the summer months.”

“Polo requires exceptional equestrian skill and coordination, as players must guide their horses while swinging heavy mallets at high speeds.”

n. a casual shirt with a collar and a few buttons at the neck.

n. a casual, short-sleeved cotton shirt with a collar and a short placket typically featuring two or three buttons.

“He wore a blue polo and khaki trousers to the office party.”

“The company dress code allows for polo shirts on Fridays, provided they are neatly tucked and free of large logos.”

n. a team sport played in a swimming pool where players throw a ball into a net.

n. a competitive team sport played in water between two teams of seven players who attempt to score by throwing a ball into the opponent's goal.

“She joined the university polo team to improve her swimming strength.”

“Water polo is notoriously physically demanding, requiring athletes to tread water for long periods while engaging in intense tactical play.”

interj. the word you shout back when someone calls 'Marco' in a swimming pool game.

interj. the conventional response shouted by players in the children's game Marco Polo to reveal their location to the seeker.

“The children spent all afternoon shouting 'Marco' and 'Polo' in the pool.”

“In the game of Marco Polo, the seeker relies entirely on the auditory feedback of the other players' responses to navigate the pool.”

Informal

n. another name for pilaf, a dish made of rice cooked in a seasoned soup.

n. a variant spelling or regional name for pilaf, consisting of rice cooked in a seasoned broth with meat or vegetables.

“The restaurant serves a traditional lamb polo with raisins and carrots.”

“The chef prepared a fragrant saffron polo, ensuring each grain of rice remained distinct and perfectly seasoned.”

Technical