quadrilateral

/ˌkwɑːdrəˈlætərəl/
noun
  1. A flat shape with four straight sides and four angles.
    • The students learned to calculate the area of any quadrilateral by dividing it into triangles.
    • The garden was designed as an irregular quadrilateral with paths along each side.
    • A square is a type of quadrilateral where all sides are equal.
adjective
  1. Having four sides.
    • The quadrilateral plot of land was perfect for building a small house.
    • Ancient Egyptians used quadrilateral shapes in their architectural plans.
    • The artist sketched a quadrilateral frame for the painting.