rightrectangularprism
nounUK /ˌraɪt rekˈtæŋɡjələ ˈprɪzəm/
US /ˌraɪt rekˈtæŋɡjələr ˈprɪzəm/
A right rectangular prism is a box shape with six flat rectangle sides and all square corners.
The cereal box on the table is a right rectangular prism.
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2. A three-dimensional solid with six rectangular faces meeting at right angles.
In geometry class we calculated the volume of a right rectangular prism.
3. A shape used in math problems to teach volume and surface area.
The teacher drew a right rectangular prism on the board.
4. Any box-like object with rectangular sides and square corners.
A brick is a real-world example of a right rectangular prism.