Meaning & Definition of word "Oblong"
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Oblong
/ˈä-bləŋ/
noun:
- 1. A figure or object that is longer than it is wide; a rectangle or an ellipse.
- Example: The artist created an oblong out of clay, which later turned into a decorative vase.
- 2. A shape that is characterized by being elongated.
- Example: The architect's design featured an oblong that stood out against the square building.
adjective:
- 1. Having an elongated shape, typically rectangular or oval.
- Example: The garden was designed with oblong pathways that led to various flower beds.
- 2. Not round; having a longer length than width.
- Example: She placed the oblong table in the dining room to maximize seating space.
Etymology
Latin oblongus, from ob- ‘against’ + longus ‘long’
Common Phrases and Expressions
oblong shape:
A shape that is longer than wide; rectangular in layout.
oblong view:
A perspective or shape that is extended in one direction.
oblong table:
A table with an elongated shape, suitable for gathering.
Related Words
rectangle:
A four-sided figure with opposite sides equal in length.
oval:
A shape resembling a flattened circle, longer in one direction.
length:
The measurement of something from end to end.
Slang Meanings of oblong
Meaning: A long, dull situation.
Example Sentence: That movie was so oblong, I almost fell asleep.
Meaning: Describing someone being awkward in space.
Example Sentence: He stood there in an oblong way, not knowing where to go.