octagonal

Example Sentences

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An octagonal tower set over four floors, Draper's Windmill is a special place for Robin Colyer from Kent.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Of all the historical monuments in Puglia, it is the inland landmark of Castel del Monte, a hilltop octagonal castle, that has become a national symbol, finding its way onto stamps and money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

There’s dark woodwork, octagonal pillars, curlicues of ironwork in the old-fashioned windows, carved details of garlands and flowers and urns.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

In the decades following the publication of “The Octagon House: A Home for All,” octagonal homes “broke out in New York State like a rash,” as an article in this newspaper put it.

From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2023

I climb the ladder like I have a thousand times before and swing myself onto the octagonal deck that’s covered in a mix of old, crackling autumn leaves and a layer of spring-green pollen.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King