rectangle

noun

Definition of rectanglenext
as in square

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Recent Examples of rectangle Heilmann took the supposedly impersonal unit of modern art, the rectangle, and embodied it. — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026 That means an 8- or 9-inch round or oval dish, 8-inch square, or 11-by-7-inch rectangle. — Martha Stewart, 18 Aug. 2026 Most striking is the island, whose sculptural marble departs from a simple rectangle with a dramatic, faceted cutaway. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026 The rhythmic movement of my hands, the gentle scraping sounds of metal on metal, and the slow, satisfying growth of a misshapen rectangle between my fingers got me out of my head and grounded in the room around me. — Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rectangle
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  1. square
  2. cube
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  • One of the city’s oldest parks, the downtown square between Olive and Hill streets was first dedicated in 1866 as La Plaza Abaja.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Hollywood Historic Trust shared a photo of restoration progress on its social media, showing a blank red star set in an otherwise empty square.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of square
Noun
  • Use paper towels to pat the halibut cubes dry, then transfer to a medium bowl.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The virtual cubes could often identify their shape even if 15 percent of them had been removed, as well as decide which cubes were missing and regenerate neighbors.
    — Matthew Hutson, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of cube

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“Rectangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectangle. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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