Definitions for octagon

octagon oc·ta·gon

Spelling: [ok-tuh-gon, -guh n]
IPA: /ˈɒk təˌgɒn, -gən/

Octagon is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 136 anagrams from letters in octagon (acgnoot).

Definitions for octagon

noun

  1. a polygon having eight angles and eight sides.

Origin of octagon

1650-60; Latin octagōnon Greek oktágōnon, noun use of neuter of oktágōnos octangular; see octa-, -gon

Examples for octagon

In this octagon the High Council held most of their meetings.

The octagon is not quite regular, but the sides are very nearly equal.

The fourth large window in the octagon has been filled with painted glass.

In the application of the dome to the octagon no pendentives are employed.

The place was an octagon, surrounded on all sides by public buildings.

octagon is primarily known for its sports clients like Michael Phelps and Justin Tuck.

The stone-work of the octagon must be completed by the restoration of the pinnacles and parapet.

The plan of the octagon included in its area one bay on each of its four sides.

It was in the shape of an octagon, and the turns were considered very safe.

The sides of the octagon are equal, and the alternate angles coincident.

Word Value for octagon
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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