square Definition
- 1a plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles
- 2an open, typically four-sided, area surrounded by buildings in a village, town, or city
- 3a tool having two straight edges meeting at a given angle, used for checking whether something is true or straight
Using square: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "square" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The room was square, with windows on two sides.
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The town square was filled with people.
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Use a square to make sure the corners are straight.
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The carpenter used a square to check the angle of the cut.
square Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for square
- rectangle
- quadrilateral
- plaza
- piazza
- tool
- town square
Phrases with square
Example
After a long day of hiking, we were ready for a square meal.
Example
I trust him to give me a square deal in our business dealings.
a person who does not fit in or is not comfortable in a particular situation or environment
Example
As an introverted artist, he felt like a square peg in a round hole at the loud and boisterous party.
Origins of square
from Old French 'esquare', from Latin 'exquadrare', meaning 'to square'
Summary: square in Brief
The word 'square' [skwɛər] has three main meanings: a four-sided plane figure with equal sides and right angles, an open area surrounded by buildings, and a tool with two straight edges used for measuring angles. It can be used in phrases like 'square meal' and 'square deal,' and in idioms like 'square peg in a round hole,' which describes someone who doesn't fit in.
