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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• square feet
  plural

Etymology

Origin of square foot

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

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square foot

Seaholm said the cost for the addition he wanted is about $200 a square foot.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

From one world-class facility to another, the SFA pushed the boat out again to secure the 52,000 square foot Atrium Health Performance Park, which previously accommodated Real Madrid and Inter Milan.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

In organizing against a proposed 1 million square foot data center in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Henry protested with over 100 community members at multiple city council meetings discussing the project.

From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026

Close behind were Allentown, Penn., and Rochester, N.Y., where listing prices per square foot rose 9% and 8.2%, respectively.

From Barron's ● Apr. 25, 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