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

During its mission life, Cassini discovered a trove if new Saturn moons, found a strange hexagon at the planet's north pole and tracked mesmerizing details of the planet's many rings. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Both the hexagon and decagon sit on jet streams, but the hexagon is practically stationary whereas the decagon migrates eastward at a tame 6 mph (10 kph). — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The mystifying hexagon, unlike anything else seen in the solar system, has persisted long enough for four spacecraft to observe it above the gas giant – including the iconic Hubble Space Telescope. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Both sit on jet streams, but the hexagon is practically stationary whereas the decagon migrates eastward at a tame 6 mph (10 kph). — ABC News, 2 Sep. 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