hexagon

[hek-suh-gon, -guhn]

noun

1. a polygon having six angles and six sides.

hexagon

/ ˈhɛksəɡən /

noun

1. a polygon having six sides

hexagon

1. A polygon having six sides.

hexagon

1. A polygon having six sides.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hexagon¹

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.”

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

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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.

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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?

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

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