Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
square
noun
/skwɛər/
Definition
A square is a shape with four equal sides and four right angles.
Examples
- The playground has a square sandbox for kids to play in.
- In math class, we learned how to calculate the area of a square.
- She made a square cake for the party.
Meaning
In geometry, a square refers to a four-sided polygon (quadrilateral) where all sides are of equal length and all angles are right angles (90 degrees).
Synonyms
- quadrilateral
- rectangle
- box
