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

rectangularity

(ˌ)rek-ˌtaŋ-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē 

-ˈla-rə-tē

noun

rectangularly

rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər-lē 

adverb

Examples of rectangular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The remote is a simple rectangular wand with a large circular navigation pad near the top. —PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024

Other campers may prefer a rectangular sleeping bag design for more room to move around. —Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024

The Barn These elegant new frames feature a modern, rectangular shape with a secure fit for daily wear. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024

There's also a slim rectangular water reservoir built into the side of the machine. —Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rectangular

• rectangular coordinate

Kids Definition

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