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Definition of oval

oval

/ˈoʊ.vəl/
o · val
Adverb:ovally
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Plural:ovals
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• adjective

1

Having a rounded and slightly elongated outline or shape, like that of an egg or an ellipse.

Example

"She placed a large oval mirror above the fireplace in the living room."

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• noun

1

A closed, rounded, and slightly elongated geometrical figure or object resembling the outline of an egg or an ellipse.

Example

"The art teacher instructed the students to begin sketching the portrait by drawing a light oval for the head."

2

An elliptical track, arena, or sports ground used for athletics, racing, cricket, or football.

Example

"The runners completed four laps around the track oval to finish the sixteen-hundred-meter race."

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• Rhymes for oval

• Nearby Words

ouzel
ouzo
ouzoud
oval
ovarian
ovary
ovation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French ovale or Medieval Latin ovalis ('relating to an egg'), derived from Latin ovum ('egg').

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