noun
octagon
OK-tuhgn
Octagon (noun) means a shape with eight straight sides and eight angles. Example: “The gazebo was built as a perfect octagon.”
noun
1
A shape with eight straight sides and eight angles.
"The gazebo was built as a perfect octagon."
"Stop signs are one of the most recognizable octagons in everyday life."
2
The eight-sided fenced arena used for mixed martial arts fights.
"The fighters touched gloves before stepping into the Octagon."
How to use octagon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn eight-sided shape, or (capitalized) the eight-sided cage used in MMA.
Common pairings
a regular octagon
step into the Octagon
an octagon-shaped table
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Word forms
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Etymology
From Greek okto- ("eight") plus -gonon ("angled"), the same building blocks found in "pentagon" and "hexagon".
Synonyms
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8-gon
Rhymes for octagon
wagon
dragon
Aragon
nonagon
paragon
heptagon
icosagon
pentagon
tarragon
dodecagon
bandwagon
pendragon
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Frequently asked questions
What does “octagon” mean?
The word “octagon” means a shape with eight straight sides and eight angles. In plain terms, an eight-sided shape, or (capitalized) the eight-sided cage used in MMA.
How do you pronounce “octagon”?
“Octagon” is pronounced OK-tuhgn (/ˈɑktəˌɡɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “octagon” in a sentence?
Here is “octagon” used in a sentence: “The gazebo was built as a perfect octagon.”
What is another word for “octagon”?
Words with a similar meaning to “octagon” include 8-gon.
What part of speech is “octagon”?
“Octagon” is a noun.
Where does the word “octagon” come from?
The word “octagon” comes from Greek. From Greek okto- ("eight") plus -gonon ("angled"), the same building blocks found in "pentagon" and "hexagon".
How many meanings does “octagon” have?
“Octagon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shape with eight straight sides and eight angles.
