rectangular

adjective

Definition of rectangularnext
1
as in oblong

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as in cubic

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Recent Examples of rectangular Air fryer ovens are usually larger, having a square or rectangular shape like a toaster oven. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 The 57-year-old star, who accessorized with a pair of brown rectangular sunglasses and small gold hoop earrings, revealed that her LWD had a string racerback design holding her white maxidress in place. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026 Flatten the ball into a rectangular shape, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 On the back, the Z Fold 8 features an oval camera island, while the 11 Pro Fold has a rectangular module with rounded edges. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 16 Aug. 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 was recently tipped as a small, oblong tracker that works only on Google's Find Hub network.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Similar to cherry but oblong and slightly firmer, with a crisp bite.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of oblong
Adjective
  • Its eight digesters are designed to generate more than 4,400 standard cubic feet per minute of biogas, which will then be upgraded to pipeline-quality renewable natural gas.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The outburst flood sent more than 13 billion gallons (50 million cubic meters) of water rushing down the mountain, damaging several dams, more than 25,000 buildings and more than 30 bridges.
    — Umesh Haritashya, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of cubic
Adjective
  • Once outside the walls of Buddyland and into the surrounding wilderness, Kelly shifts from boxy TV framing and video texture to a cinematic widescreen ratio, but the milieu still seems half-real, half-stylized.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And thanks to its boxy fit, the shirt adds balance to outfits with flare jeans or leggings.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of boxy
Adjective
  • With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The design sheds the current generation’s swoopier and more angular aesthetic for a blocky motif and front and rear LED strips.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 19 Aug. 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 million-square-foot (93,000-square-meter) main building has remained empty since Katrina.
    — JACK BROOK, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The park covers 522,427 acres (800 square miles) and is about a 150-mile drive northwest from uptown Charlotte.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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