rectangular
adjective
rect·an·gu·lar
rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər 
1
: shaped like a rectangle
a rectangular area
2
a
: crossing, lying, or meeting at a right angle
rectangular axes
b
: having edges, surfaces, or faces that meet at right angles : having faces or surfaces shaped like rectangles
rectangular parallelepipeds
a rectangular solid
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This hefty, rectangular pie has a thick, chewy, deep-pan crust with lacey, crisped cheese on each edge to serve as a sturdy base for Flour Girl's fab toppings.
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Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
The rug is also available in 10 different sizes, including runner, round, rectangular, and oval, for optimal functionality in your space.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 May 2024
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Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
The rug is also available in 10 different sizes, including runner, round, rectangular, and oval, for optimal functionality in your space.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 May 2024
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“Rectangular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rectangular. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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rectangular
adjective
rect·an·gu·lar
rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər
1
: shaped like a rectangle
a rectangular building
2
: having edges, faces, or surfaces that meet at right angles : having faces or surfaces shaped like rectangles
a rectangular solid
rectangular blocks
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