What is an octagonal prism called?

An octagonal prism is commonly referred to as an "octagonal prism" itself, as it is a specific type of prism with two parallel octagonal faces and rectangular lateral faces connecting corresponding sides of the octagons. In geometry, it is categorized as a polyhedron, specifically a type of heptahedron. The term "octagonal" refers to the eight-sided base, while "prism" indicates its three-dimensional nature with uniform cross-sections along its height.