Meaning of the word prism in English

What does prism mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prism

US /ˈprɪz.əm/
UK /ˈprɪz.əm/
"prism" picture

Noun

a solid geometric figure whose two end faces are similar, equal, and parallel rectilinear figures, and whose sides are parallelograms.

Example:
The light was refracted as it passed through the glass prism.
A triangular prism can split white light into a spectrum of colors.