oblong

American  

[ob-lawng, -long] / ˈɒbˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋ /

adjective

1. elongated, usually from the square or circular form.

2. in the form of a rectangle one of whose dimensions is greater than the other.

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noun

1. an oblong figure.

oblong British  

/ ˈɒbˌlɒŋ /

adjective

1. having an elongated, esp rectangular, shape

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noun

1. a figure or object having this shape

Other Word Forms

• oblongish adjective
• oblongly adverb
• oblongness noun

Etymology

Origin of oblong

1375–1425; late Middle English oblonge < Latin oblongus rather long, equivalent to ob- ob- + longus long ¹

Example Sentences

There’s something rather whimsical about eating the oblong fruit.

From Salon

The smallest of its windowless chambers was an irregular oblong box which was commonly referred to as "the Coffin", and was believed to be Robert Burns' favoured seat in the Tavern.

From BBC

Unlike table grapes, which tend to be oblong, muscadines are round, with particularly shiny flesh.

From Salon

Belts had oblong buckles resembling a vehicle grating.

From Seattle Times

For now, it's an oblong shell with builders soldering, plastering and hammering, every way you turn.

From BBC