Word
foursquare
US/ˈfɔɹsˈkwɛɹ/
UK/fˈɔːskweə/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a building or room that is shaped like a square or a rectangle. It is often used to describe the basic, simple layout of a house.
n. a building or room with a square or rectangular plan. Often used in architectural contexts to describe the fundamental footprint of a structure.
Examples
“The old farmhouse is a simple foursquare.”
“The architect designed the new library as a foursquare to maximize the floor space for the reading room.”
“While modern designs often favor asymmetry, the foursquare remains a popular choice for those seeking a traditional, grounded aesthetic in residential architecture.”
Examples
simple
“The old farmhouse is a simple foursquare.”
contextual
“The architect designed the new library as a foursquare to maximize the floor space for the reading room.”
complex
“While modern designs often favor asymmetry, the foursquare remains a popular choice for those seeking a traditional, grounded aesthetic in residential architecture.”
Etymology
From Middle English foure square; equivalent to four + square.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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