square number

American  

noun

1. a number that is the square of another integer, as 1 of 1, 4 of 2, 9 of 3, etc.

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square number British  

noun

1. an integer, such as 1, 4, 9, or 16, that is the square of an integer

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Etymology

Origin of square number

First recorded in 1550–60

Example Sentences

After all, it is neither a prime number nor a power of 2 nor a square number.

From Scientific American

That house across the square—number sixty-two.

From Literature

The No. 4 seems important to the piece: the sides of the square, number of cellos, dreams of China.

From New York Times

Kenny says: "I always think about numbers. They fascinate me a lot. Whenever I learn a new square number it's very rewarding."

From BBC

In “Electricity,” the Times Square number, there are only four kicks, knitted together by dévelopées instead of battements.

From New York Times