rectangular

adjective

Definition of rectangularnext
1
as in oblong

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as in cubic

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Recent Examples of rectangular This rectangular tent is a great option for covering either a patio dining set with a long table or a sprawling outdoor couch. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 Jaeger-LeCoultre’s caliber 101 has reigned as the world’s smallest rectangular manual-wound movement since it was introduced nearly 100 years ago, in 1929. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026 The new running lights are two rectangular ones in the hood scoop area. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 9 Sep. 2026 Gauff knocked the ball into a rectangular expanse of blue, as Jović stood in the doubles alley and doubled over to her knees, trying to catch her breath. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rectangular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectangular
  1. oblong
  2. cubic
  3. boxy
  4. blocky
  5. cubical
  6. square
  7. cuboid
Adjective
  • From a distance roughly equivalent to the size of the plates, two rough-textured, vaguely oblong stones lean toward them.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • But when an oblong ball hits the turf, there’s often an equal chance the other team will recover, so Harbaugh was predictably unhappy with his team’s four fumbles against Dallas.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of oblong
Adjective
  • Furthermore, the models revealed the reservoir could hold between 350 million and 480 million cubic meters of gas while supporting a daily throughput of 750,000 cubic meters.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Crews plan to move 690,000 cubic yards of sand along the coastline.
    — Alys Martinez, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of cubic
Adjective
  • Independent has become known for its distinctive layout, which emphasized flow over the boxy booths that typify these commercial trade shows.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Aritzia’s fall lineup is stacked with delicious jacket options, including this boxy, cropped jacket made of a thick, soft goat suede.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of boxy
Adjective
  • Xgimi includes a blocky, hard-shell case made of faux leather.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The homeowners also shared some inspiration from Viennese textiles—blocky florals, dreamlike geometrics—by Wiener Werkstätte.
    — Alex Beggs, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of blocky
Adjective
  • The cabins are cute, cubical trailers—sleek with black paint and wooden details, and big picture windows.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The company also made a 2015 purchase of Hinkel, a producer of window shades, cubical curtains and related products.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of cubical
Adjective
  • The bones are there (floors, square footage, no heinous design details).
    — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The roughly 500-square-foot boutique, Meyer’s first and sole retail location, opened in 2018 and is back in business as the neighborhood continues to rebuild following the Palisades fires.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of square
Adjective
  • View gallery - 7 images This neat little cuboid tiny house is simplicity itself.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The hefty hardback, which weighs nearly eight pounds, comprises 222 pages and more than 125 illustrations dedicated to LV’s iconic cuboid creations.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2022
Definition of cuboid

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“Rectangular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectangular. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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