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pentagon
(pentəgən, US -gɑːn)
Word forms: plural pentagons
countable noun
A pentagon is a shape with five sides.
Pentagon
proper noun [NOUN noun]
The Pentagon is the main building of the US Defense Department, in Washington. The US Defense Department is often referred to as the Pentagon.
...a news conference at the Pentagon.
The Pentagon decided that it needed to make some cuts.
A Pentagon spokesman refused to comment.
pentagon in British English
(ˈpɛntəˌɡɒn)
noun
a polygon having five sides
Derived forms
pentagonal (pɛnˈtæɡənəl) adjective
Pentagon in British English
(ˈpɛntəˌɡɒn)
noun
1.
the five-sided building in Arlington, Virginia, that houses the headquarters of the US Department of Defense. Part of the building was severely damaged in the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001
2.
the military leadership of the US
pentagon in American English
(ˈpɛntəˌgɑn)
noun
a plane figure with five angles and five sides
Idioms:
the Pentagon
Derived forms
pentagonal (penˈtagonal) (pɛnˈtægənəl) adjective
pentagonally (penˈtagonally)
adverb
Word origin
L pentagonum < Gr pentagōnon: see penta- & -gonWord lists withpentagon
buildingChinese translation of 'Pentagon'
Pentagon
(ˈpɛntəɡən) (US)
n
- the Pentagon
五角大楼(樓)
(Wǔjiǎo Dàlóu)
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