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US/rekˈtæŋ.ɡjə.lər/
UK/rekˈtæŋ.ɡjə.lə/
having the shape of a rectangle, with four straight sides and four right angles
In context
We bought a rectangular table that seats six people.
The garden is a long, rectangular piece of land.
Most screens are rectangular, but some watches are round.
Words that go with rectangular
adjective + noun
- rectangular tableA rectangular table fits better in this room.
- rectangular shapeThe building has a rectangular shape.
- rectangular boxShe kept the pens in a rectangular box.
- rectangular roomThe rectangular room had two windows.
adjective + preposition
- rectangular in shapeThe pool is rectangular in shape.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a rectangle tableCorrect: a rectangular table