rectangle

noun
UK: /ˈrektæŋɡl/
US: /ˈrektæŋɡl/

  1. A four-sided shape with four right angles.

    1. The garden is a rectangle, longer than it is wide.
    2. The frame around the picture was a perfect rectangle, enhancing its visual appeal.

  2. A parallelogram in which all the angles are right angles; a right-angled parallelogram.

    1. Draw a rectangle on the paper for your project layout.
    2. The architect designed the building with a series of interlocking rectangles, creating a modern aesthetic.

Synonyms

quadrangle oblong
rectangle transitive-verb

  1. To shape something into a rectangle.

    1. They tried to rectangle the clay for the art project.
    2. The software allows you to rectangle the image with precision, for cropping or other editing purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rectangle" in English means: A four-sided shape with four right angles., A parallelogram in which all the angles are right angles; a right-angled parallelogram..

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

Synonyms for "rectangle": quadrangle, oblong.

Example usage of "rectangle": "The garden is a rectangle, longer than it is wide.". More examples on the page.