square foot

American  

[skwair foot] / ˈskwɛər ˈfʊt /

noun

plural

square feet

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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Etymology

Origin of square foot

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

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

The proposal is for £4 per square foot of the property, plus service charges.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Victoria Gardens gets nearly 15 million visitors annually and generates more than $1,100 per square foot in retail sales, placing it among top-grossing open-air shopping centers in the nation, Redwood West said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Boyd's most recent electric and gas bill was for $860, up from $660 the prior month, for a 1,400 square foot home in suburban Philadelphia, she said at a hearing Tuesday on energy affordability.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

At the end of fifty-six days the pens would have covered every square foot of the meadow.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan