square
A square is an open, four-sided area in a town or city, usually surrounded by buildings. It is often a central place where people meet, sit at cafes, or look at monuments.
Examples
3 of 5Let's meet at the main square at five o'clock.
We should see each other at the central plaza at 5:00 PM.
The historic square is the venue for the city's official parade.
The old central area is where the formal city march happens.
I'll be hanging out at the square if you want to join me.
I will be spending time at the plaza if you want to come.
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Square' as a place where people 'Share' the air. Both words end in a similar sound.
Quick Quiz
The tourists took photos of the big fountain in the middle of the town ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: square
Examples
Let's meet at the main square at five o'clock.
everydayWe should see each other at the central plaza at 5:00 PM.
The historic square is the venue for the city's official parade.
formalThe old central area is where the formal city march happens.
I'll be hanging out at the square if you want to join me.
informalI will be spending time at the plaza if you want to come.
The architectural layout of the central square reflects 18th-century design.
academicThe way the main plaza is built shows how people designed things in the 1700s.
Our corporate headquarters overlooks the primary business square.
businessOur main office building has a view of the city's main commercial plaza.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
back to square one
To start something again from the beginning.
fair and square
To do something honestly and following the rules.
be there or be square
An expression used to tell someone they should come to an event.
Often Confused With
A square is an open area for people; a block is a group of buildings surrounded by four streets.
A square is usually paved with stone or bricks; a park usually has grass and many trees.
Usage Notes
In a travel context, 'square' usually refers to a specific named location like 'Trafalgar Square'. Use the preposition 'in' when you are standing within the space.
Common Mistakes
Learners often call it a 'park' even if there is no grass. Remember that a 'square' is defined by the surrounding buildings and paved floor.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Square' as a place where people 'Share' the air. Both words end in a similar sound.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French 'esquarre', which comes from the Latin 'quadra', meaning 'four-sided shape'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many European and Latin American cultures, the square is the social heart of the city where people gather in the evenings.
Quick Quiz
The tourists took photos of the big fountain in the middle of the town ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: square
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