quadrangle

/ˈkwɑdræŋɡəl/
noun
  1. A four-sided shape, such as a square or rectangle; a quadrilateral.
    • The garden was laid out as a perfect quadrangle.
    • The park's central fountain sits in a large quadrangle.
    • In geometry class, we learned that a square is a type of quadrangle.
  2. A rectangular courtyard surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus.
    • The quadrangle is the heart of the campus, with paths connecting all the buildings.
    • The old university has a beautiful stone quadrangle.
    • Students gathered on the quadrangle to study and relax.
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