Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
square-mile
noun
/skwɛr maɪl/
Definition
A square mile is a unit of area that is equivalent to the area of a square with each side measuring one mile.
Examples
- The city covers an area of 25 square miles.
- There are approximately 640 acres in one square mile.
- His farm is located on a square mile of land.
Meaning
It is often used to measure large areas of land, such as cities, states, or other geographical regions.
Synonyms
- mile²
- land area
- territory
