squark

noun

ˈskwȯrk How to pronounce squark (audio)
ˈskwärk
: the hypothetical boson analogue of a quark postulated under the rules of supersymmetry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web For instance, quarks would be complemented by squarks; the electron, by the selectron. Adam Hadhazy, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'squark.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Word History

Etymology

probably from supersymmetric + quark

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of squark was in 1982

Dictionary Entries Near squark

Cite this Entry

“Squark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squark. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

More from Merriam-Webster on squark

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!


Which Came First?

  • baby chick with a brown egg
  • hot take or cold shoulder?
Name That Thing

You know what it looks like… but what is it called?

TAKE THE QUIZ
Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can with using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.

Can you make 12 words with 7 letters?

PLAY