squarish

adjective

squar·​ish ˈskwer-ish How to pronounce squarish (audio)
Synonyms of squarishnext
: somewhat square in form or appearance
squarishly adverb
squarishness noun

Examples of squarish in a Sentence

The dog's nose is squarish.
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Their tails are squarish rather than forked. — Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 But fans of its squarish phones with its signature keyboard remain loyal to the brand. — Sydney Goh, CNBC, 9 May 2026 In its skull is a squarish motherboard, roughly the size of a slice of bread and studded with white capacitors that look like teeth. — Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 All of these new products feature more rounded designs than the squarish corners of previous Ring doorbells. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for squarish

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of squarish was in 1742

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“Squarish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarish. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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squarish

adjective
squar·​ish ˈskwa(ə)r-ish How to pronounce squarish (audio)
ˈskwe(ə)r-
: somewhat square in form or appearance

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