square metre

Definition

A standard unit of area, regardless of its shape, equal to the area of a square whose sides are one metre long (that is, an area one meter square) Symbol: m²

Example Sentences

• "A floor 4 metres square contains four squared square metres."
• "There's not nearly enough mortar for thirty-two square metres of wall."
• "As towns continue to grow, replanting vegetation has become a form of urban utopia and green roofs are spreading fast. Last year 1m square metres of plant-covered roofing was built in France, as much as in the US, and 10 times more than in Germany, the pioneer in this field."