oblong — having an elongated shape, as a rectangle or ellipse
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an elongated shape, as a rectangle or ellipse
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's oblong cookies were famous in the neighborhood - they looked like tiny hot dogs!
- The architect designed an oblong swimming pool that resembled a giant bathtub.
- She preferred oblong sunglasses because they made her round face appear more balanced.
oblong
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɑːblɔːŋ/]
having an elongated shape, as a rectangle or ellipse
Elongated rectangular shape
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin oblongus, a compound of ob- (towards, against) and longus (long). It originally described something stretched out or elongated in form.
Breakdown
ob- (towards, against) + longus (long, extended). The prefix ob- intensifies or modifies the adjective longus to convey the sense of something distinctly lengthened or stretched.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's oblong cookies were famous in the neighborhood - they looked like tiny hot dogs!”
“The architect designed an oblong swimming pool that resembled a giant bathtub.”
“She preferred oblong sunglasses because they made her round face appear more balanced.”
“The pizza came in an oblong box, which confused everyone who expected a round one.”
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