hexagon

noun

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

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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 The brightest star of evening stargazing this month isn’t a star but the very bright planet Jupiter, nestled in Gemini, a member of the great winter constellations known by many as either the winter hexagon, the winter wreath, or even the winter football. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026 Keeping with the neutral tones, the next slide reveals samples of stone hexagon tiles next to a slab of white marble. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 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 22 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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