polygon meaning and definition

POLYGON noun

Definition of polygon (noun)

1. A plane figure that is bounded by a finite chain of straight line segments closing in a loop to form a closed chain or circuit.
   • "A triangle is the simplest form of a polygon, having three sides."
   • "A hexagon is a polygon with six sides."
   • "The unique design was made up of a series of polygons."
   • synonyms: polygonal shape