square foot

American  

[skwair foot] / ˈskwɛər ˈfʊt /

noun

square feet plural

1. a unit of area measurement equal to a square measuring one foot on each side; 0.0929 square meters. ft 2 , sq. ft.

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Inflected Forms

noun

• square feet
  plural

Etymology

Origin of square foot

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

March listing prices per square foot varied widely, with Providence, R.I. up nearly 10% and Austin, Texas down 7.1%.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

In an industry that monetizes every square foot of space, it’s a costly gamble for regulation that may not come to pass.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

All told, construction of the Geffen Galleries cost about $2,082 per square foot, which Govan said was average for museums.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

He also pointed to the relative value compared to nearby coastal markets, noting similar waterfront properties elsewhere often come at a significantly higher price per square foot.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

If the carpet covers the stain entirely, we know that the stain is smaller than the carpet; if the carpet is one square foot, then the stain must take up less than one square foot.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife