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oblong

/ˈɑːb.lɔːŋ/
ob · long
Plural:oblongs
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• adjective

1

Having an elongated form with greater length than breadth, especially a rectangular or elliptical shape.

Example

"She served the roasted vegetables on a large oblong platter in the center of the table."

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• noun

1

An object or flat figure in an elongated rectangular or oval shape, having four right angles or curved sides with one dimension longer than the other.

Example

"The artist sketched a series of overlapping circles and oblongs to map out the composition."

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• Nearby Words

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obliviously
obliviousness
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obnoxiously
obnoxiousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Latin 'oblongus' (somewhat long), formed from the prefix 'ob-' (toward) and 'longus' (long).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oblong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oblong
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