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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That research led him to conclude that the long rectangular space east of the Palace’s formal gardens originally functioned as a bowling green.
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Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Tiny oval lenses and slim rectangular frames have slowly given way to oversized bug-eye silhouettes, wraparound shield sunglasses, and statement-making styles that feel more glamorous than understated.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
Its distinctive rectangular case and dial are crafted from 750 honey gold, the brand’s proprietary alloy.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Clad in concrete and dotted with rectangular windows, the building now known as Tower Square has been a fixture of Atlanta’s skyline for decades.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
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Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Tiny oval lenses and slim rectangular frames have slowly given way to oversized bug-eye silhouettes, wraparound shield sunglasses, and statement-making styles that feel more glamorous than understated.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
Its distinctive rectangular case and dial are crafted from 750 honey gold, the brand’s proprietary alloy.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Clad in concrete and dotted with rectangular windows, the building now known as Tower Square has been a fixture of Atlanta’s skyline for decades.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
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“Rectangular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rectangular. Accessed 21 May. 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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