oblong

noun
UK: /ˈɒblɒŋ/
US: /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/

  1. A shape that is longer than it is wide, with parallel sides and rounded or rectangular ends.

    1. The garden is an oblong shape.
    2. The baker shaped the dough into an oblong before baking, ensuring uniform slices.

  2. A flat, elongated object or surface with opposite sides that are longer than the other two.

    1. She placed an oblong mirror on the wall.
    2. The sculptor created an oblong sculpture from a block of marble, showcasing its elegant form.

Synonyms

oval elongated rectangular
oblong adjective

  1. Having an elongated shape, longer than wide, with parallel sides and rounded or rectangular ends.

    1. The table is an oblong shape.
    2. The artist chose an oblong canvas to better capture the expansive landscape scene.
oblong transitive-verb

  1. To shape something into an oblong form.

    1. He oblonged the clay for the project.
    2. The pastry chef oblonged the dough, preparing it for a special filled dessert.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "oblong" in English means: A shape that is longer than it is wide, with parallel sides and rounded or rectangular ends., A flat, elongated object or surface with opposite sides that are longer than the other two..

The phonetic transcription of "oblong" is /ˈɒblɒŋ/ in British English and /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oblong": oval, elongated, rectangular.

Example usage of "oblong": "The garden is an oblong shape.". More examples on the page.