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foursquare

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈfɔɹsˈkwɛɹ// UK //fˈɔːskweə// foursquare

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English foure square; equivalent to four + square.

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