Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
square-foot
Noun
/ˈskwɛrˌfʊt/
Definition
A unit of area used in the United States and other countries to measure the size of a space equivalent to a square that is one foot on each side.
Examples
- The living room of the apartment is 150 square feet.
- A standard two-bedroom home typically has around 1,200 square feet of space.
- Land is often sold based on price per square foot.
Meaning
Square-foot is commonly used in real estate, construction, and property measurement to quantify the area of a room, building, or piece of land.
Synonyms
- sq ft
- sq. ft.
- square ft
