U-shaped
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of U-shaped
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The Honduran American designer recently launched vibrant backless U-shaped halter tops adorned with a loose lace trim across the mid-torso.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
“Most firms that use dynamic pricing have some U-shaped price history,” he said.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
While the exact cause is still being investigated, the research confirms that the U-shaped age pattern is a reliable indicator of the Milky Way's star-forming limit.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026
The design could be modeled on the U-shaped Panathenaic Stadium in Athens—the quintessential example of pure classical architecture reconstructed in the second century and entirely clad in marble.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
Upstairs, they saw a long, U-shaped hallway with five closed doors around it.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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