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    Oblong

    /ˈä-bləŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A figure or object that is longer than it is wide; a rectangle or an ellipse.
    The artist created an oblong out of clay, which later turned into a decorative vase.
    A shape that is characterized by being elongated.
    The architect's design featured an oblong that stood out against the square building.
    adjective
    Having an elongated shape, typically rectangular or oval.
    The garden was designed with oblong pathways that led to various flower beds.
    Not round; having a longer length than width.
    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

    A long, dull situation.
    That movie was so oblong, I almost fell asleep.
    Describing someone being awkward in space.
    He stood there in an oblong way, not knowing where to go.