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

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

From BBC

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

For the Crawfords, keeping their 7,000 square foot house insured has been a nightmare.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Every acre, every square foot, every inch of land, at this point is worth saving because so much of it has already been developed,” Gonzalez said.

From Los Angeles Times