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

/ ŏk′tə-gŏn′ /

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

“But let me assure you that submission is inevitable — inflation isn’t getting out of the octagon.”

From Salon

Just 13 years ago, Dana White, president of the UFC, said that women would never grace his bloody octagon.

From Salon

Trump waved to fans, who chanted "USA" as he walked to the octagon, before soaking in applause and dancing as the UFC played footage celebrating his election victory over Kamala Harris.

From BBC

"As far as my future in the octagon, I decided that maybe I will not retire," said Jones.

From BBC

UFC had to figure out how to create ideal visual effects and where to place the octagon along with lighting, audio, executing transitions from one fight to the next and more.

From Los Angeles Times