Oblong ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Oblong ( adjective )

1. Having a longer length than width, with parallel sides and ends that are not pointed.
2. Having a shape that is longer than it is wide and slightly flattened at the ends.

Origin:

The word "oblong" comes from the latin word "oblongus" which means "prolonged".

Examples:

1. The oblong table was perfect for the long room.
2. The oblong shape of the room made it difficult to decorate.
3. An oblong shape is a shape that is longer than it is wide.
4. The oblong shape of the box made it easy to stack.
5. The oblong shape of the pool was designed for lap swimming.

(As a noun)

Oblong ( noun )

1. Having a longer length than width, with parallel sides and ends that are not pointed.
2. Having a shape that is longer than it is wide and slightly flattened at the ends.

Origin:

The word "oblong" comes from the latin word "oblongus" which means "prolonged".

Examples:

1. The oblong table was perfect for the long room.
2. The oblong shape of the room made it difficult to decorate.
3. An oblong shape is a shape that is longer than it is wide.
4. The oblong shape of the box made it easy to stack.
5. The oblong shape of the pool was designed for lap swimming.