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Names of Shapes in English (With Pictures) | Different Shapes

If you want to learn the names of shapes, in English, then you’re in the right place. Have a look at this list of the different shapes like circle, square, triangle, and more, along with pictures to help you learn them quickly and easily.

Names of Shapes in English List

Let’s get into the different shapes. If you want to see the picture, scroll down below this list.

  • circle
  • cone
  • crescent
  • cross
  • cube
  • cylinder
  • diamond
  • heart
  • heptagon
  • hexagon
  • octagon
  • oval
  • parallelogram
  • pentagon
  • pyramid
  • rectangle
  • rhombus
  • semicircle
  • sphere
  • square
  • star
  • trapezoid
  • triangle

All the Shapes With Pictures

Have a look at the names of shapes in English, along with the corresponding picture.

circle

circle

cone

cone

crescent

crescent

cross

cross

cube

cube

cylinder

cylinder

diamond

diamond

heart

heart

heptagon

heptagon

hexagon

hexagon

octagon

octagon

oval

oval

parallelogram

parallelogram

pentagon

pentagon

pyramid

pyramid

rectangle

rectangle

rhombus

rhombus

semicircle

semicircle

sphere

sphere

square

square

star

star

trapezoid

trapezoid

triangle

Names of Shapes Chart

names of shapes

Different Shape Names FAQs

There are a number of common questions that people have about the different shapes. Here are the answers to some of the most popular ones.

What is a triangle?

A triangle is a three-sided polygon.

What is a square?

A square is a  four-sided polygon with all sides equal in length and all angles right angles (90 degrees).

What is a circle?

A circle is a perfectly round shape with no corners or edges.

What is a rectangle?

A rectangle is a four-sided polygon with opposite sides equal in length and all angles right angles (90 degrees).

What is a pentagon?

A pentagon is a five-sided polygon.

What is a hexagon?

A hexagon is a six-sided polygon.

 

What is an octagon?

An octagon is an eight-sided polygon.

What is an oval?

An oval is a stretched, elongated circle.

What is a parallelogram?

A parallelogram is a four-sided polygon with opposite sides parallel.

What is a rhombus?

A rhombus is a four-sided polygon with all sides equal in length.

What is a trapezoid?

A trapezoid is a four-sided polygon with one pair of parallel sides.

What is a sphere?

A sphere is a three-dimensional shape that is perfectly round in all directions, like a ball.

Try out this Shapes Guessing Game

Have some fun testing your knowledge of the shape names in English!

Tips for Learning the Names of Shapes in English

If you want to learn English, particularly the names of shapes, here are a few tips and tricks.

  • Make some flashcards, with the picture on one side, and the name in English on the other one. Study them whenever you have a few free minutes, like on a subway or bus.
  • Study together with a friend and give each other regular quizzes. This will help to increase motivation.
  • Touch the various things around your house, and say the name of the shape, in English out loud.

Learn More English Vocabulary

Now that you’ve mastered the shapes in English, it’s time to turn your attention to other things! Here are a few options:

Color names in English

Water animals list

Fruit names in English

Names of vegetables

Common English abbreviations

Things that come in twos

Names of Shapes: Join the Conversation

Do you have any shape names that you’d like us to add to the list? Leave a comment and let us know. We’d love to hear from you.

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