oblong (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɒblɒŋ/

Definition

Having an elongated shape, typically rectangular but with rounded corners or a shape that is longer than it is wide.

Examples

• The table was a long, oblong shape, fitting perfectly in the narrow dining room.

• She drew an oblong box on the paper to represent the gift.

• The seeds were small and oblong, like tiny grains of rice.

Synonyms of oblong

Words with a similar meaning to oblong:

• long
• elongated
• rectangular
• spindle-shaped

Antonyms of oblong

Words with the opposite meaning to oblong:

• round
• square

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