rectangular

adjective

rect·​an·​gu·​lar rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər How to pronounce rectangular (audio)
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 noun
rectangularly adverb

Examples of rectangular in a Sentence

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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 See All Example Sentences for rectangular

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rectangular was circa 1560

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“Rectangular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rectangular. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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rectangular

adjective
rect·​an·​gu·​lar rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər How to pronounce rectangular (audio)
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

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