square mile

American  

[skwair mahyl] / ˈskwɛər ˈmaɪl /

noun

1. a unit of area measurement equal to a square measuring one mile on each side; equivalent to 2.59 square kilometers. mi 2 , sq. mi.

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Etymology

Origin of square mile

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

Nearly all of the 19 people who died in the Eaton fire — all found within two square miles of one another — lived in this western section of town.

From Los Angeles Times

An hour’s drive from Los Angeles are deserts, canyons and the thousand square miles of the Angeles National Forest.

From Los Angeles Times

Cultural District spans roughly 25 square miles, situated between Adams Boulevard to the north, Manchester Boulevard to the south, Central Avenue to the east and La Brea Avenue to the west.

From Los Angeles Times

In Somerset approximately 29 square miles of the Levels and Moors have been flooded.

From BBC

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Games will take place over an 8,500 square miles in Northern Italy, creating a complex challenge for organizers and fans.

From Los Angeles Times