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

That surge could saddle the Pentagon with more than $1 billion in unplanned costs this year to power its jets, tanks and other military equipment, based on the department's fuel consumption in recent years. —Steven Beynon, ABC News, 3 June 2026

The draft document reviewed by Semafor that Phelan’s office circulated around the Pentagon lists a date of April 21, one day before he was relieved of his role. —Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 June 2026

Hegseth's military awards include two Bronze Star Medals for meritorious service, according to the Pentagon. —June 1, NPR, 1 June 2026

The company's models were blacklisted by the Pentagon after negotiations between the two sides collapsed. —Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 June 2026

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