A trapezoid is a geometric shape characterized by having four sides, with one pair of opposite sides parallel and the other pair not parallel.
The parallel sides are called the bases, while the non-parallel sides are referred to as the legs.
Trapezoids can have different angles and side lengths, and their area can be calculated using specific formulas, depending on the given measurements.
They are commonly encountered in geometry and can be found in various contexts, such as in architectural designs, carpentry, and mathematics problems involving polygons.