Meaning Of The Word Pentagon

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pentagon
The Pentagon is the main building of the US Defense Department, in Washington. The US Defense Department is often referred to as the Pentagon.
countable noun: A pentagon is a shape with five sides.

pentagon in American English
a plane figure with five angles and five sides
noun: a polygon having five angles and five sides

pentagon in British English
noun: a polygon having five sides
noun: 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

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