square

square · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A shape with four equal sides and four right angles.

  2. 2.

    An open area in a town surrounded by buildings.

  3. 3.

    [mathematics]The product of a number multiplied by itself.

  4. 4.

    [as adjective]Having equal sides and right angles; fair.

Forms

plural: squares

Related words

Antonyms: circle
See also: plaza, rectangle, shape

Etymology

From Old French esquarre ("square"), from Latin exquadrare ("to square").