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

The proposed parcel tax of $4 per square foot would require voter approval.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

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

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

Standing aboveground, in the gray-black expanse of what I did, the anger fills every square foot.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz