octagon

[ok-tuh-gon, -guhn]

noun

1. a polygon having eight angles and eight sides.

octagon

/ ˈɒktəɡən /

noun

1. a polygon having eight sides

octagon

1. A polygon having eight sides.

octagon

1. A polygon having eight sides.

Word History and Origins

Origin of octagon¹

1650–60; < Latin octagōnon < Greek oktágōnon, noun use of neuter of oktágōnos octangular; octa-, -gon

Word History and Origins

Origin of octagon¹

C17: via Latin from Greek oktagōnos, having eight angles

Example Sentences

Despite his winning streak, Murphy's reserved personality in comparison to some of his brash peers means he has sometimes failed to get the credit he deserves for his work in the octagon.

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Aspinall will feel his reign as undisputed champion won't officially start until the next time his hand is raised in the octagon.

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In repositioning rugby, Calder hasn't looked outside the box, but into the octagon.

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Following victory, Harrison dropped to her knees in tears in the centre of the octagon before sharing a prayer with Pena and paying tribute to single mothers.

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It's like jumping into a kaleidoscope, with constantly shifting triangles, pentagons and octagons.

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