variants or less commonly ovoidal
Synonyms of ovoidnext
: resembling an egg in shape : ovate
an ovoid fruit
ovoid noun

Examples of ovoid in a Sentence

an ovoid toy that the baby couldn't tip over
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And the curled posture of the embryo follows an ovoid shape like that of an egg. Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026 Mellerio also stepped into the watch space, with the 2023 introduction of the M Cut ovoid design, and launched a perfume. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026 Symbolizing wisdom and respect, the 1.5-foot-tall limestone head was once stationed at the entrance to an ovoid ceremonial structure, and was probably meant to inspire reverence. Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025 Eventually, her hand emerged, gripping an ovoid glass jar with a pale-yellow label. Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for ovoid

Word History

Etymology

French ovoïde, from Latin ovum egg — more at egg entry 1

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ovoid was in 1776

Cite this Entry

“Ovoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovoid. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

ovoid

adjective
: ovate

Medical Definition

ovoid

1 of 2 adjective
: shaped like an egg
an ovoid tumor

ovoid

2 of 2 noun
: an ovoid radium applicator placed within the vagina for radiotherapy

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