oblong Sentence Examples

  1. The oblong shape of the table made it difficult to seat a large group.
  2. The oblong window provided a wide view of the garden.
  3. The scientist held an oblong test tube containing a mysterious liquid.
  4. The oblong leaves of the plant gracefully cascaded down the trellis.
  5. The oblong canvas stretched out before the artist, inviting inspiration.
  6. The oblong mirror reflected the elongated figure of the woman.
  7. The oblong pool shimmered in the sunlight, inviting a refreshing dip.
  8. The oblong bread loaf was sliced thin for sandwiches.
  9. The oblong shape of the boat cut through the water with ease.
  10. The oblong gemstone sparkled brilliantly in its silver setting.

oblong Meaning

Wordnet

oblong (n)

a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation

Wordnet

oblong (s)

(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides

deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction

Webster

oblong (a.)

Having greater length than breadth, esp. when rectangular.

Webster

oblong (n.)

A rectangular figure longer than it is broad; hence, any figure longer than it is broad.

Synonyms & Antonyms of oblong

FAQs About the word oblong

a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation, (of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides, de

circular, ovoid, elliptic, cylindrical,oval, ovoidal, ovate, globular, spherical, cylindric

nonspherical, nonspherical,,

The oblong shape of the table made it difficult to seat a large group.

The oblong window provided a wide view of the garden.

The scientist held an oblong test tube containing a mysterious liquid.

The oblong leaves of the plant gracefully cascaded down the trellis.