hexagon

noun

hexa·​gon ˈhek-sə-ˌgän How to pronounce hexagon (audio)
: a polygon of six angles and six sides

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Delgado and Michael Ruiz, the artist assistant on the project, created a honeycomb pattern over a black background, and filled some of the hexagons with local references, such as Delgado’s signature golden bear, and a quail, the California state bird. Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026 The pair will contest a featherweight bout at 145lbs that is professionally sanctioned under the Unified Rules of MMA and contested over five, five-minute rounds using 4oz gloves, in a hexagon cage. Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026 The fighters will use four-ounce gloves and will face off inside a hexagon cage. Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 The Rousey-Carano fight will take place inside a hexagon (and not octagon like the UFC) cage. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hexagon

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of hexagon was in 1570

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“Hexagon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hexagon. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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hexagon

noun
hexa·​gon ˈhek-sə-ˌgän How to pronounce hexagon (audio)
: a polygon of six angles and six sides

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