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Oval: meaning, definitions and examples

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oval

 

[ ˈoʊvəl ]

Noun / Adjective
Shapes
Context #1 | Noun

shape

A closed 2D shape with two long sides and two short sides that are curved, like a squashed circle.

Synonyms

egg-shaped, ellipse, oblong

Examples of usage

  • The picture frame was in the shape of an oval.
  • The pond in the park had an oval outline.
  • The rugby field was marked with an oval boundary.
Context #2 | Adjective

description

Having the general shape of an oval.

Synonyms

egg-shaped, elliptical, oblong

Examples of usage

  • She wore oval-shaped earrings.
  • The table had an oval top.

Translations

Translations of the word "oval" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oval

🇮🇳 अंडाकार

🇩🇪 oval

🇮🇩 oval

🇺🇦 овальний

🇵🇱 owalny

🇯🇵 楕円形 (だえんけい)

🇫🇷 ovale

🇪🇸 ovalado

🇹🇷 oval

🇰🇷 타원형의

🇸🇦 بيضاوي

🇨🇿 oválný

🇸🇰 oválny

🇨🇳 椭圆形 (tuǒyuán xíng)

🇸🇮 ovalno

🇮🇸 sporöskjulaga

🇰🇿 сопақ

🇬🇪 ოვალური

🇦🇿 oval

🇲🇽 ovalado

Word origin

The word 'oval' originated from the medieval Latin word 'ovalis', meaning 'egg-shaped'. The term was first used in the mid-16th century to describe shapes that resemble an egg or an ellipse. Ovals have been prominent in art and design, symbolizing balance and harmony. The use of ovals in architecture, such as oval windows and doors, became popular during the Renaissance period. Today, ovals are commonly used in various fields, from sports to fashion and interior design.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,199 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.