Word
oblong
Phoneticsob·long, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɑbɫɔŋ/
UK/ˈɒblɒŋ/
Definition
n. a shape that is longer in one direction than the other, like a rectangle. It is a common word for things that are not perfectly round or square.
n. a shape or object that is longer in one dimension than in another, typically resembling a rectangle. Often used to describe the physical dimensions of objects or the general form of a figure.
Examples
“The table has an oblong shape.”
“The architect designed the building with an oblong floor plan to maximize the amount of natural light entering the central atrium.”
“The artist's signature style is characterized by the use of oblong forms, which he uses to create a sense of movement and perspective within the static canvas.”
Examples
simple
“The table has an oblong shape.”
contextual
“The architect designed the building with an oblong floor plan to maximize the amount of natural light entering the central atrium.”
complex
“The artist's signature style is characterized by the use of oblong forms, which he uses to create a sense of movement and perspective within the static canvas.”
Etymology
From Middle English oblong, oblonge, borrowed from Latin oblongus.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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