Word
oval
US/ˈoʊvəɫ/
UK/ˈəʊvəl/
Definitions
01the shape
A2 · Elementary Countable noun Mathematics
n. a shape that looks like a circle that has been pulled or stretched; an egg shape.
n. a closed convex curve resembling the outline of an egg or an ellipse.
Español:óvalo
“The artist drew a large oval on the paper to start the face.”
“The designer chose a perfect oval for the mirror's frame to soften the sharp vertical lines of the hallway.”
Synonyms
02sports field
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports British English · Dialect
n. a field used for sports like cricket or Australian rules football.
n. a sports ground, typically one designed for cricket or Australian rules football, often characterized by its curved perimeter.
“The whole town gathered at the oval to watch the weekend cricket match.”
“Spectators began filling the historic oval hours before the first ball was bowled in the championship final.”
Usage
Commonly used in Australia and the UK to refer to specific cricket or football grounds.
Teaching tip
In Australia, 'the oval' is the standard term for the local sports field, whereas in the US, 'field' or 'stadium' is preferred.
03shaped like an egg
A2 · Elementary
adj. having a rounded, long shape like an egg.
adj. having the quality or form of an oval; elliptical in shape.
“The dining room has a beautiful oval table that seats six people.”
“The portrait was housed in an ornate oval frame, which highlighted the subject's delicate features more effectively than a standard rectangle.”
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Domain
- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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