cube

Definition

A cube is a shape that looks like a box. It has six sides, and each side is a square. The squares on the cube are all the same size.

How can the word be used?

A cube has six square faces.

Different forms of the word

Noun: cube (plural: cubes) three-dimensional shape.

Adjective: cubic.

Verb: to cube.

Etymology

The word "cube" comes from the Latin word "cubus," which means "a solid figure with six square faces." The Latin word "cubus" is ultimately derived from a Proto-Indo-European word meaning "to cut.".

Question

What objects around you are the shape of a cube?