quadrangle
/ˈkwɑdræŋɡəl/
noun
- 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.
- 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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