Synonyms for
Oval
Definition
having the shape of an egg that is flattened at the ends
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- oval shape
- oval office
- oval mirror
- oval table
- oval face
- oval platter
- oval window
Word family
Usage note
While 'oval' can describe any elongated, rounded shape, it is most commonly associated with the shape of an egg. The 'Oval Office' is a specific room in the White House.
Example sentences
- The swimming pool is oval-shaped.
- The football field is oval-shaped.
- The shape of the fish tank was oval.
- The mirror on the wall was oval.
- The egg was oval-shaped and looked different from the others.
Quotes
The biggest challenge of my life is trying to be a good father with a bad example. My son is a very special child, and he needs a lot of attention. I'm trying to be an oval, but I'm a square.
Tennis is all about mental toughness, and you have to keep your head in the game. I make time to relax away from competition pressures by playing dominoes with friends and family.
The oval is the perfect shape for a racetrack. The walls are round so you can't see the end. You don't know where you're going, and there's no place to hide.