cube
word
/ˈkjub/
kyoob
/ˈkjub/
kyoob
Definition
A cube is a solid shape with six equal square sides. It can also mean the number that results from multiplying a number by itself twice (like 2 × 2 × 2 = 8).
Usage & Nuances
Used in math (geometry and arithmetic), 'ice cube' is a common everyday phrase. As a verb, 'to cube' means to cut into small cubes. In math, 'cube' as a verb means to multiply a number by itself twice.
Spanish: cuboPortuguese (BR): cuboPortuguese (PT): cuboChinese (Simplified): 立方体Chinese (Traditional): 立方體Hindi: घनArabic: مكعبBengali: ঘন - ঘনক (গণিত)Russian: кубJapanese: 立方体 - 立方 (数学)Vietnamese: khối lập phương - lũy thừa ba (toán học)Korean: 정육면체 - 세제곱 (수학)Turkish: küpUrdu: مکعبIndonesian: kubus - pangkat tiga (matematika)
Example Sentences
She taught her son how to cube numbers for his homework.
natural
Cut the cheese into small cubes for the salad.
natural
This box is in the shape of a cube.
basic
An ice cube melts quickly in the sun.
basic
Three cube equals twenty-seven.
basic
Can I have another ice cube in my drink?
natural