square

noun
UK: /skweə/
US: /skwer/

  1. A shape with four equal sides and four right angles.

    1. Draw a square on the paper and then color it red. [ ] [ ]
    2. The town square is the perfect place to meet before the parade begins. [ ] [ ]

  2. An open area in a town or city, often with grass and trees, used for public gatherings.

    1. Let's meet at the square after school for ice cream. [ ] [ ]
    2. The town square was decorated beautifully for the annual Christmas celebration. [ ] [ ]

  3. A tool used for drawing or testing right angles.

    1. Use a square to make sure the corner is a perfect 90 degrees. [ ] [ ]
    2. The carpenter used his square to check the accuracy of the cabinet's angles. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

plaza align honest block quadrangle just level settle even
square verb

  1. To multiply a number by itself.

    1. Square the number five, and you get twenty-five. [ ] [ ]
    2. To calculate the area, you must square the length of one side. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make something have a square shape.

    1. I tried to square the edges of the clay, but it was difficult. [ ] [ ]
    2. The builder had to square off the beam before installing it in the wall. [ ] [ ]

  3. To position firmly or brace (oneself) in preparation for something.

    1. Square your shoulders and face the challenge ahead with confidence. [ ] [ ]
    2. She squared her feet, ready to receive the serve in the tennis match. [ ] [ ]
square adjective

  1. Having the shape of a square.

    1. The table is square, not round or oval. [ ] [ ]
    2. I need a square piece of paper for this origami project. [ ] [ ]

  2. Honest and fair.

    1. He made a square deal with his neighbor on the car. [ ] [ ]
    2. The referee made a square call that everyone agreed with. [ ] [ ]
square adverb

  1. In a direct or straight manner.

    1. The wind hit us square in the face as we opened the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. The spotlight shone square on the performer, illuminating her beautifully. [ ] [ ]
square phrasal-verb

  1. To pay what is owed; settle a debt or account.

    1. Let's square up after dinner so we can leave quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'll square up with you tomorrow when I get paid for the job. [ ] [ ]
square noun

  1. A person who is not fashionable or is boringly conventional.

    1. My parents think I'm a square because I don't like loud music. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's such a square, always following the rules and never taking risks. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "square" in English means: A shape with four equal sides and four right angles., An open area in a town or city, often with grass and trees, used for public gatherings., A tool used for drawing or testing right angles..

The phonetic transcription of "square" is /skweə/ in British English and /skwer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "square": plaza, align, honest, block, quadrangle, just, level, settle, even.

Example usage of "square": "Draw a square on the paper and then color it red.". More examples on the page.