Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trapezoid

Noun

/ˈtræp.ɪ.zɔɪd/

Definition

A four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with at least one pair of parallel sides.

Examples

A standard trapezoid has one pair of parallel sides.
The roof of the building was shaped like a trapezoid.
In mathematics, students often learn to calculate the area of a trapezoid.

Meaning

In geometry, a trapezoid is defined as a shape that has two sides that are parallel to each other, while the other two sides are not necessarily parallel. This geometric term is most commonly used in American English, whereas in British English, the equivalent term is “trapezium.”