Shapes Matching Game
Match each picture to its English name! A quick, free game to learn and review 19 English words on the topic Shapes — perfect for kids and beginners. Tap a picture, then tap the word that names it.
Tap a picture, then tap its English name to make a pair.
Pictures
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You matched them all! 🎉
How to play
- 1
Look at the picture
Each card shows a picture. Pick the one you want to match.
- 2
Tap the matching word
Choose the English word that names the picture.
- 3
Match them all
Clear the whole board, then play again with a fresh set.
19 English Words — Shapes
Here is the full list of words in this game, each with a picture and an example sentence. Use it to study before or after you play.
| Picture | English | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| triangle | A triangle has three straight sides. | |
| circle | The round circle looks like the sun. | |
| rectangle | The door has the shape of a rectangle. | |
| heart | I drew a red heart for my mom. | |
| square | A square has four equal sides. | |
| oval | An egg has an oval shape. | |
| star | I drew a yellow star in the sky. | |
| diamond | The kite has the shape of a diamond. | |
| octagon | A stop sign is an octagon with eight sides. | |
| semicircle | Half of a circle is a semicircle. | |
| hexagon | A hexagon has six sides. | |
| pentagon | A pentagon has five sides. | |
| trapezoid | A trapezoid has two sides that are parallel. | |
| sphere | A ball is shaped like a sphere. | |
| pyramid | A pyramid has a square bottom and a pointed top. | |
| cone | The ice cream sits on top of a cone. | |
| cylinder | A can of soup is shaped like a cylinder. | |
| cube | A dice is shaped like a cube. | |
| parallelogram | A parallelogram has two pairs of parallel sides. |
Shapes Vocabulary in English — FAQ
How many words are in the shapes game?
The game covers 19 English words on the topic Shapes, such as triangle, circle and rectangle. Each round shows 8 of them at random, so a new game feels different every time.
Is the shapes game free?
Yes — the game is completely free and runs in your browser, with no download or sign-up needed.
Who is this game for?
It is made for kids and beginners learning English, but anyone who wants to review everyday shapes vocabulary can enjoy it.
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