Synonyms of rectangularnext
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

Examples of rectangular in a Sentence

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An open-concept design connects La Perla restaurant, an interior lounge and Tropicado Mojito Bar, where a striking walnut and green-tiled rectangular bar becomes the heart of the action. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 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 In Tetris, players try to efficiently pack a rectangular space with pieces that can have seven different shapes. Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

rectangular

adjective
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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