triangle

noun
UK: /ˈtraɪæŋɡl̩/
US: /ˈtraɪæŋɡl̩/

  1. A shape with three straight sides and three angles.

    1. The triangle has three sides.
    2. The architect included a series of triangles in the building's design.

  2. An object or arrangement that is roughly triangular in shape.

    1. He arranged the chairs in a triangle.
    2. The chef artistically arranged the slices of avocado in a perfect triangle.

  3. A percussion instrument consisting of a metal bar bent into a triangle, played by striking it with a beater.

    1. She struck the triangle gently.
    2. The orchestra used the triangle to create a shimmering sound effect in the composition.

Synonyms

trilateral delta triangular
triangle verb

  1. To form or arrange something into a triangle.

    1. Triangle the flags on the lawn.
    2. The urban planners hope to triangle the traffic flow to ease congestion.
triangle adjective

  1. Having the shape of a triangle

    1. The scarf has a triangle shape.
    2. They opted for a triangle design to maximize visibility in the limited space.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "triangle" in English means: A shape with three straight sides and three angles., An object or arrangement that is roughly triangular in shape., A percussion instrument consisting of a metal bar bent into a triangle, played by striking it with a beater..

The phonetic transcription of "triangle" is /ˈtraɪæŋɡl̩/ in British English and /ˈtraɪæŋɡl̩/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "triangle": trilateral, delta, triangular.

Example usage of "triangle": "The triangle has three sides.". More examples on the page.