square foot
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of square foot
First recorded in 1670–80
Example Sentences
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Seaholm said the cost for the addition he wanted is about $200 a square foot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The money he raised was used to fund Guo's lavish lifestyle which included a 50,000 square foot mansion, a $1m Lamborghini and a $37m yacht, they said.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 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
The proposed parcel tax of $4 per square foot would require voter approval.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 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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