rectangular
adjective
rect·an·gu·lar
rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər 
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
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Baked in deep, rectangular pans, the hefty pies won over Idahoans with thick, airy crusts and oceans of red sauce ladled on top.
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Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Black rectangular sunglasses, a black shoulder bag with silver hardware, gold hoop earrings and layered chain necklaces completed the textured look.
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The German model accessorized with a pair of rectangular white frame sunglasses, pearl earrings, and a bright red manicure.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
The new slats are more neatly contained within the central rectangular grille, transformed visually via alternating shades into a series of dashes.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
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Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Black rectangular sunglasses, a black shoulder bag with silver hardware, gold hoop earrings and layered chain necklaces completed the textured look.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
The German model accessorized with a pair of rectangular white frame sunglasses, pearl earrings, and a bright red manicure.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
The new slats are more neatly contained within the central rectangular grille, transformed visually via alternating shades into a series of dashes.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Rectangular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rectangular. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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rectangular
adjective
rect·an·gu·lar
rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər
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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