squares
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈskwɛɹz// UK //skwˈeəz// squares
n. shapes with four equal sides and four corners that are all the same. You see them in floor tiles, chessboards, and many windows.
n. plane figures with four equal sides and four right angles. Refers to both the geometric shape and physical objects or areas of that shape.
The floor is covered in black and white squares.
The architect designed the courtyard as a series of interlocking squares to create a sense of order.
The artist's later works moved away from organic forms toward rigid geometry, specifically focusing on how overlapping squares could create the illusion of three-dimensional depth.
Usage
Commonly used to describe both mathematical shapes and physical spaces like town squares.