hexagon

American  

[hek-suh-gon, -guhn] / ˈhɛk səˌgɒn, -gən /

noun

1. a polygon having six angles and six sides.

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hexagon British  

/ ˈhɛksəɡən /

noun

1. a polygon having six sides

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hexagon Scientific  

/ hĕk′sə-gŏn′ /

1. A polygon having six sides.

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hexagon Cultural  

1. A polygon having six sides.

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Etymology

Origin of hexagon

From the Greek word hexágōnon, dating back to 1560–70. See hexa-, -gon

Example Sentences

“Oh, sometimes there might be a hexagon drawn on the curtains in his bedroom or a bottle of urine on the windowsill.”

From Los Angeles Times

The scoreboard is a hexagon, just like the one at Dodger Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

Down the side of the ring, there are personalized touches, with each team member’s last name and number displayed around a hexagon shape inspired by Dodger Stadium’s unique scoreboards.

From Los Angeles Times

I’ll just add more shapes — I think it’s really like a love hexagon because you have to bring Ms. Casey into the picture too, right?

From Los Angeles Times

Not only do they offer high-quality, fresh, organic spices, but their magnetic hexagon jars are beautiful to display.

From Salon

Related Words

• shape