oblong

1 of 2

adjective

ob·long ˈä-ˌblȯŋ How to pronounce oblong (audio)

: deviating from a square, circular, or spherical form by elongation in one dimension

an oblong piece of paper

an oblong melon

see leaf illustration

oblong

2 of 2

noun

: something that is oblong

These paintings, predominately black with vertical or horizontal bisections of white mixed with streaks of red, blue, or ochre, are reminiscent of … Mark Rothko's irradiated oblongs.

The New Yorker

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Oblong is a general but useful term for describing the shape of things such as leaves. There's no such thing as an oblong circle, since a stretched circle has to be called an oval, and any rectangle that isn't square is oblong, at least if it's lying on its side (such rectangles can actually be called oblongs). Pills are generally oblong rather than round, to slide down the throat more easily. An oblong table will often fit a living space better than a square or round one with the same area. And people are always buried in oblong boxes.

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In fact, the close positioning of the two stars might explain why the nebula is oblong.

Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2022 Madurowicz and Macintosh realized that this harsh calculus could change, however, given that the sun is slightly oblong rather than perfectly spherical.

Allison Gasparini, Scientific American, 25 May 2022 While there are many standout qualities about this product, our tester did note that the whisk's oblong shape made the frother a bit hard to seat on the electric base.

Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 Shaped like an oblong pill too large for the Jolly Green Giant to swallow, they were filled with black seeds.

Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 Immediately, viewers were drawn to the oblong creatures in overalls who served villain-turned-softie Gru.

Scottie Andrew, CNN, 6 July 2022 With 24 different styles to choose from, these lightweight oblong wraps can be tied around your waist or worn as a scarf, dress or head wrap.

Shivani Vora, Forbes, 26 May 2022 The bulk of its oblong body is silver-colored, with two black handles for easy carrying (which, naturally, also look like tiny arms).

Rachel Metz, CNN, 24 May 2022 There’s also a chair shaped like an oblong human spine that rotates at grotesque angles.

Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 May 2022 See More

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释义	oblong 1 of 2 adjective ob·long ˈä-ˌblȯŋ : deviating from a square, circular, or spherical form by elongation in one dimension an oblong piece of paper an oblong melon see leaf illustration oblong 2 of 2 noun : something that is oblong These paintings, predominately black with vertical or horizontal bisections of white mixed with streaks of red, blue, or ochre, are reminiscent of … Mark Rothko's irradiated oblongs. The New Yorker Did you know? Oblong is a general but useful term for describing the shape of things such as leaves. There's no such thing as an oblong circle, since a stretched circle has to be called an oval, and any rectangle that isn't square is oblong, at least if it's lying on its side (such rectangles can actually be called oblongs). Pills are generally oblong rather than round, to slide down the throat more easily. An oblong table will often fit a living space better than a square or round one with the same area. And people are always buried in oblong boxes. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Adjective In fact, the close positioning of the two stars might explain why the nebula is oblong. Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2022 Madurowicz and Macintosh realized that this harsh calculus could change, however, given that the sun is slightly oblong rather than perfectly spherical. Allison Gasparini, Scientific American, 25 May 2022 While there are many standout qualities about this product, our tester did note that the whisk's oblong shape made the frother a bit hard to seat on the electric base. Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 Shaped like an oblong pill too large for the Jolly Green Giant to swallow, they were filled with black seeds. Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 Immediately, viewers were drawn to the oblong creatures in overalls who served villain-turned-softie Gru. Scottie Andrew, CNN, 6 July 2022 With 24 different styles to choose from, these lightweight oblong wraps can be tied around your waist or worn as a scarf, dress or head wrap. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 26 May 2022 The bulk of its oblong body is silver-colored, with two black handles for easy carrying (which, naturally, also look like tiny arms). Rachel Metz, CNN, 24 May 2022 There’s also a chair shaped like an oblong human spine that rotates at grotesque angles. Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English oblonge, oblong, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French oblonge, borrowed from Latin oblongus "of greater length than breadth," from ob-, perhaps in sense "facing, against" + longus "having linear extent, long" — more at ob-, long entry 1 Noun derivative of oblong entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined above Noun 1590, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition oblong 1 of 2 adjective ob·long ˈä-ˌblȯŋ : different from a square, circle, or sphere by being longer in one direction than the other an oblong tablecloth an oblong melon oblong 2 of 2 noun : a figure or object that is larger in one direction than the other oblong adjective 1 as in oval Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance oval ovoid cylindrical ovate cylindric spherical ovoidal globular elliptic circular elliptical discoidal discoid ringlike annular round curved disklike roundish spiral bulbous disciform rounded global looped hooplike balled rotund Antonyms & Near Antonyms nonspherical 2 as in rectangular Synonyms & Similar Words rectangular longish elongated large extensive outstretched oversize jumbo super largish overscale hulking sizable elongate oversized biggish substantial far-reaching overscaled long considerable hefty sizeable big lengthy extended king-sized king-size Antonyms & Near Antonyms short brief curt small tiny abbreviated miniature little diminutive smallish shortish diminished curtailed abridged undersized puny wee shortened bitty undersize minute teeny See More
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