rectangular

adjective

rect·​an·​gu·​lar rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər 

1

: shaped like a rectangle

a rectangular area

2

a

: crossing, lying, or meeting at a right angle

rectangular axes

b

: having edges, surfaces, or faces that meet at right angles : having faces or surfaces shaped like rectangles

rectangular parallelepipeds

a rectangular solid

rectangularity

(ˌ)rek-ˌtaŋ-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē 

-ˈla-rə-tē

noun

rectangularly

rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər-lē 

adverb

Examples of rectangular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rectangular design throws light further than some smaller sconces, and the charming criss-cross pattern looks luxe enough to make the cut in the Hamptons. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2025

The Siesta's rectangular cut makes for a much roomier, more comfortable bag. —Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 May 2025

Choose from seven rectangular sizes and two different runners. —Ali Faccenda, People.com, 16 May 2025

Known as the Roy O. Allen House, the long, rectangular Westchester County home was designed by its namesake architect in 1957 for his own family. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rectangular

• rectangular coordinate

Rhymes for rectangular

• quadrangular
• subangular
• triangular
• angular
• subtriangular

Kids Definition

rectangular

adjective

rect·​an·​gu·​lar rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər 

1

: shaped like a rectangle

a rectangular building

2

: having edges, faces, or surfaces that meet at right angles : having faces or surfaces shaped like rectangles

a rectangular solid

rectangular blocks