square foot
Americannoun
plural
square feetEtymology
Origin of square foot
First recorded in 1670–80
Example Sentences
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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
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s 2016 Snøhetta expansion cost $305 million and added 235,000 square feet — about $1,765 per square foot.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 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
The proposal is for £4 per square foot of the property, plus service charges.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
On the television, we watch a terse Head Peacekeeper lay out specific rules regarding how many people per square foot each resident will be expected to take in.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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