octagon

noun

oc·​ta·​gon ˈäk-tə-ˌgän 

: a polygon of eight angles and eight sides

octagonal

äk-ˈta-gə-nᵊl 

adjective

octagonally

äk-ˈta-gə-nᵊl-ē 

adverb

Examples of octagon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Comprising eight floors of retail, hospitality and art, Prada Galleria connects two sides of the central octagon in the landmark 19th-century location with a new subterranean passage. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Hernandez is a grappler in the octagon who can unleash crushing blows with his fists, elbows and legs. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Barboza, who hadn't secured a win since October 2023 and had taken significant damage in recent bouts, laid his gloves down in the octagon. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Goodall’s son, Simon, has also worked with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, dressing its octagons for events in Britain. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin octagonum, from Greek oktagōnon, from okta- + -gōnon -gon

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for octagon

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

Kids Definition

octagon

noun

oc·​ta·​gon ˈäk-tə-ˌgän 

: a polygon with eight angles and eight sides

octagonal

äk-ˈtag-ən-ᵊl 

adjective