cube Definition
- 1a symmetrical three-dimensional shape, either solid or hollow, contained by six equal squares
- 2the third power of a number, expressed as a × a × a or a³
- 3a small piece of food that has been cut into the shape of a cube
Using cube: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cube" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The room was filled with cubes of different sizes and colors.
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The volume of a cube is calculated by multiplying its length, width, and height.
Example
She added a few cubes of sugar to her coffee.
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He diced the potatoes into small cubes.
cube Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with cube
Example
Can you please put some ice cubes in my glass?
Example
She stirred her tea with a spoon and added a sugar cube.
Rubik's Cube
a three-dimensional puzzle in the form of a plastic cube covered with multicolored squares, which the player must twist and turn to restore each face to a single color
Example
He spent hours trying to solve the Rubik's Cube.
Origins of cube
from Old French 'cupe', from Latin 'cupa', meaning 'tub'
Summary: cube in Brief
A 'cube' [kyo͞ob] is a symmetrical three-dimensional shape made up of six equal squares. It can also refer to the third power of a number or a small piece of food cut into a cube shape. Examples include 'The room was filled with cubes of different sizes and colors,' and 'He diced the potatoes into small cubes.'
