rectangular

adjective

Definition of rectangularnext
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as in oblong

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as in cubic

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Recent Examples of rectangular His model was cylindrical and featured a removable toilet tank, while today’s are usually rectangular and have the holding tank built-in. — Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026 Most tiny houses take the form of a simple rectangular box, but the two-bedroom Antonia goes for a different approach. — New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026 The athlete — who is a global ambassador for the brand — also sported a pair of black-and-white shoes, rectangular sunglasses and a silver chain necklace. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2026 Pancho’s implant, a delicate array of electrodes spread over a flat, flexible rectangular device like a business card, is placed on the surface of his vocal motor cortex, which governs speech production. — Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 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
  • The Pixel Tag is slightly thinner than Apple’s AirTag but has an oblong shape.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Even Kapoor himself has tried to capture lightning in a bottle and bring the magic to Gotham, creating an oblong sculpture in stainless steel for a residential building in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of oblong
Adjective
  • One breakthrough comes in the form of a recent project by nearby Northampton County, in partnership with the town, to dump 32,000 cubic yards of dredge material from a coastal creek onto the eroding area of the beach south of the seawall.
    — John Anglim, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The system also moves more than 70 million cubic feet of air per minute to maintain optimal thermal pressure and heat rejection across server bays.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of cubic
Adjective
  • The design differs slightly, but the new models retain the boxy aesthetic, with a camera near the top and a bell button near the bottom.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026
  • And unlike other puffers which can be too bulky to layer underneath, the boxy design on this style can accommodate sweaters and other chunky knits.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of boxy
Adjective
  • Despite its sweeping celestial setting, the whole series was constrained, relying on face-to-face conversations in tiny offices to convey plot, and action scenes that often looked like scuffles in a blocky, dark, half-convincing cave.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The bathroom’s been updated, too, with a soaking tub and blocky tiling.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 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 12,000-square-foot space seats up to 315 diners with ocean views, and a companion daytime concept called Sesame Kitchen will open next door.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Entry-level Sunset Kings clock in at 288 square feet, while larger suites feature living areas and kitchenettes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2026.

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