hexagon

noun

hexa·​gon ˈhek-sə-ˌgän 

: a polygon of six angles and six sides

Examples of hexagon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When Pogosian set one of his early pendants, a hexagon built around the number six, his lucky number since birth, with black diamonds. — Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Captured with its Mastcam instrument, a panorama composed of 340 images taken back on June 19 show the hexagons dominating a huge stretch of the landscape. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 July 2026

Hexagon Mosaic Tiles Remember those teeny-tiny hexagon mosaic tiles that took over bathrooms and shower rooms everywhere? — Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 13 July 2026

McGinty said many of the styles now gaining broader visibility — salt-and-pepper diamonds, hexagon and kite-cut stones, Montana sapphires and heavier gold settings — were already in demand with her clients years before appearing in larger retail assortments. — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Greek hexagōnon, neuter of hexagōnos hexagonal, from hexa- + gōnia angle — more at -gon

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hexagon

• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon
• cynodon
• denouement
• deuteron
• echelon
• epsilon

Kids Definition

hexagon

noun

hexa·​gon ˈhek-sə-ˌgän 

: a polygon of six angles and six sides