squircle

[ skwur-kuhl ]

noun

1. a shape that is somewhat circular but also squarish; a square with rounded corners:

   As the dashboard features can attest, the squircle is making a big splash in interior car design.

Word History and Origins

Origin of squircle¹

First recorded 1945–50; blend of squ(are) ( def ) and (c)ircle ( def )

Example Sentences

The best Apple Watch case will guard that precious little squircle from dings, drops, and scratches without adding lots of bulk or ruining the clean aesthetic.

From Popular-Science

The display is the company’s familiar squircle, which is only available in the one size.

From TechCrunch