Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cube

noun
/kjuːb/
Definition
A three-dimensional geometric figure with six equal squares as its faces.
Examples
  • The artist created a sculpture in the shape of a cube.
  • In geometry class, we learned how to calculate the volume of a cube.
  • Her favorite dice is a cube with the numbers one to six.
Meaning
In mathematics, a cube refers to both a shape and the concept of raising a number to the third power.
Synonyms
  • Box
  • Square
  • Block