octagon
noun
a polygon having eight angles and eight sides.
octagons
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pluralof octagon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But borders are borders, and once Strickland has been ejected, it doesn’t take long for everyone to get back to Fan Festing at the various octagons scattered around the Ellipse.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
It's like jumping into a kaleidoscope, with constantly shifting triangles, pentagons and octagons.
From BBC ● May 25, 2025
It doesn’t talk about steering, brakes, red octagons, yellow lights.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 8, 2021
The octagons and squares in the dining room rug exuded a strong sense of character, as did the nearby studio space.
From New York Times ● Oct. 6, 2017
Then what does he mean by saying octagons and hexagons are very regular?
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 28, February, 1860 by Various
