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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New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Right now, the largest rectangular style is in stock and on sale for $473 off.
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Heated by a wood fire, the water is infused with minerals released from the rocks and wormwood leaves (Artemisia absinthium) — the key ingredient of absinthe spirit — before it’s dispensed into rectangular wooden tubs in private compartments.
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Original price: $2,840 The Winston Porter rectangular dining set with cushions is crafted from weather-resistant acacia wood and features a rich, dark brown finish, providing a stylish and durable dining option.
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New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Right now, the largest rectangular style is in stock and on sale for $473 off.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 29 June 2025
Heated by a wood fire, the water is infused with minerals released from the rocks and wormwood leaves (Artemisia absinthium) — the key ingredient of absinthe spirit — before it’s dispensed into rectangular wooden tubs in private compartments.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Original price: $2,840 The Winston Porter rectangular dining set with cushions is crafted from weather-resistant acacia wood and features a rich, dark brown finish, providing a stylish and durable dining option.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
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“Rectangular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rectangular. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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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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