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pentagon

Pronunciation: [ˈpɛntəˌɡɒn]

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Learn how to use pentagon in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “geometry”

(noun) a shape with five sides and five corners. You can think of it like a house with five points instead of four.

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In math class, we learned about the pentagon and how to calculate its area.

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That shape is not a pentagon; it has six sides.

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Can you draw a pentagon on the board?

Context: “government”

(noun) the building in Washington, D.C. where the United States Department of Defense is located. It's a large building shaped like a pentagon.

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The Pentagon is an important place for making decisions about national security.

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The Pentagon is not just a regular office; it's a very special and secure building.

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What kind of work happens at the Pentagon?

How to pronounce pentagon

Pronunciation: [ˈpɛntəˌɡɒn]

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