the Pentagon

noun

1

: the building in Washington, D.C., that is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense

2

: the leaders of the U.S. military

There was disagreement between the President and the Pentagon over the new military budget.

Examples of the Pentagon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Army suspended the airmen and launched a formal safety investigation—but the Pentagon overrode Army leadership, immediately lifting the suspension and terminating the safety review. — Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

As the Pentagon increases its focus on lower-cost autonomous systems, propulsion has become one area where manufacturers are exploring new development models to deliver capability faster. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

With 18 deaths and nearly 100 soldiers injured, the Pentagon is also under pressure to address the impact to US troops. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Here's a look at the three soldiers who the Pentagon has identified as being killed after the collapse of the ceasefire and return to daily fighting. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 21 July 2026

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