oval
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: ovals
Sense 1
An elongated round shape resembling an ellipse or an egg. — A two-dimensional one.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
An elongated round shape resembling an ellipse or an egg. — A three-dimensional one.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Having the shape of an oval.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Of or pertaining to an ovum.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “oval” mean?
An elongated round shape resembling an ellipse or an egg. — A two-dimensional one.
Is “oval” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.