Trapezoids are four-sided geometric figures with one pair of parallel sides. They are also known as trapeziums in British English. Other synonyms for trapezoids include quadrilaterals, trapezes, irregular quadrilaterals, non-right angles, and slanted shapes. Trapezoids can also be referred to as trapezoidal shapes or figures. Many real-life objects have trapezoidal shapes, such as roofs, bridges, and even some candies and chocolates. Understanding the synonyms for trapezoids can help us better describe and identify shapes in the world around us, including in geometry problems and designs.