rectangle

noun

rect·​an·​gle ˈrek-ˌtaŋ-gəl 

: a parallelogram all of whose angles are right angles

especially : one with adjacent sides of unequal length

Examples of rectangle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Kaga's trapezoidal bow was converted into a rectangle, and its flight deck was painted with new yellow markings to facilitate flight operations. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024

Here, Garcia illustrates his prowess with a seven-course seasonal tasting menu that includes a rectangle of flawlessly cooked marbleized wagyu, a crispy squab leg with rich mole negro and cinnamon buñuelo chocolate crémeux. —Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

The existing pool at the Blue Ash Recreation Center, built in 1979, puts all swimmers in the same rectangle, said Brian Kruse, director of the Blue Ash Department of Parks & Recreation. —Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2024

The vertical rectangle in the shape of an iPhone opens the sketch and reveals an iMessage conversation between a couple; one urges the other to get going because time is running out. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin rectangulus having a right angle, from Latin rectus right + angulus angle — more at right, angle

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rectangle

noun

rect·​an·​gle ˈrek-ˌtaŋ-gəl 

: a four-sided polygon that has four right angles and each pair of opposite sides parallel and of the same length

Etymology

from Latin rectangulus "having a right angle," from earlier Latin rectus "right" and angulus "angle"