pentagon
Pronunciation: [ˈpɛntəˌɡɒn]
Word
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.
Example
In math class, we learned about the pentagon and how to calculate its area.
Example
That shape is not a pentagon; it has six sides.
Example
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.
Example
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?
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