Rectangle

/ˈrɛk.tæŋ.ɡl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A four-sided polygon (quadrilateral) with opposite sides equal in length and all angles right angles (90 degrees).

The classroom is shaped like a rectangle, making it easy to arrange the desks.

A rectangular shape or object.

She painted a large rectangle on the canvas, which became the background of her artwork.

A set of coordinates defining a rectangular area in a plane.

The rectangle defined by the coordinates will be used for the new park layout.

From Latin 'rectangulus', from 'rectus' (right) + 'angulus' (angle).

rectangle of light

A rectangle formed by the light in a specific area.

rectangle game

A game played within the confines of a rectangular area.

parallelogram

A four-sided figure with opposite sides that are parallel.

quadrilateral

A polygon with four edges (or sides) and four vertices (or corners).

square

A special type of rectangle where all sides are equal.

To 'rectangle' something means to make it rectangular in shape.

We should rectangle the design to fit better on the page.

Using 'rectangle' in a playful context to refer to a large pizza shape.

Let’s get a rectangle for the party tonight, everyone loves it!