Synonyms for

Cube

Verb / kju:b / Another word for cube — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A cube is a three-dimensional geometric shape with six equal square faces.

Synonyms & similar words

thirdpower dice block regularhexahedron squareblock block dice square brick cuboid hexahedron polyhedron solid tetrahedron octahedron dodecahedron icosahedron rhombus rhomboid parallelepiped prism pyramid cubicle cell compartment

Synonyms by register

Formal

hexahedron solid polyhedron

Informal

box block

Literary

die prism

Antonyms

sphere circle line point pyramid cone

Common collocations

  • sugar cube
  • ice cube
  • cube root
  • cube shape
  • Rubik's cube
  • cube of butter
  • cube of cheese

Word family

noun cube
verb cubed
adjective cubic

Usage note

While 'cube' can refer to the geometric shape, it is also commonly used for objects that are cube-shaped, like 'sugar cube' or 'ice cube'. The verb 'to cube' means to raise a number to the third power.

Example sentences

  1. I have a small cube of cheese for my snack.
  2. The Rubik's Cube is a popular puzzle game.
  3. The ice in my drink is in the shape of a cube.
  4. A sugar cube can make your tea sweet.
  5. I can build a tower with these colorful cubes.

Quotes

  • The cube is a three-dimensional square.
  • There is something about the shape of a cube that is both fascinating and intriguing.
  • The cube is a pure geometric form.

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