# hexagon

/ˈhɛksəˌɡɑn/ (US) · /hˈɛksəɡən/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hexagon
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

a shape with six straight sides and six corners. It looks like a six-sided version of a circle.

For teachers: a polygon with six straight sides and six angles. Often used in geometry and design to describe regular or irregular forms.

## Examples

- The honeycomb is made of many small hexagons.
- The architect designed the building with a hexagon-shaped window to allow more natural light into the center.
- In nature, the hexagon is a highly efficient shape for packing materials together without leaving gaps, as seen in the structure of beehives and certain crystal formations.

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