three squares (a day)
The three nutritionally complete meals (in one day), that is, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A steady income, a place to sleep, and three squares a day—going into the military was the best decision of my life! Trying to get three squares into my toddler each day feels nigh impossible sometimes.
three squares (a day)
three nourishing meals a day. (With breakfast, lunch, and dinner considered the usual three meals.) I was glad to get back home to three squares. If I could limit myself to three squares, I could lose some weight.
three squares
n. three square meals a day. I was glad to get back home to three squares.
three squares a day
Informal Three square meals eaten in a day.