Meaning & Definition of word "Quarters"

Quarters

/ˈkwɔːrtərz/

1. One of four equal parts; a fourth.
- Example: He cut the apple into quarters before sharing it with his friends.
2. A specific place of residence or business.
- Example: The soldiers were assigned to their quarters after arriving at the base.
3. An area or district, especially one inhabited by a particular group.
- Example: The artist lived in the creative quarters of the city where many galleries were located.
4. The act of providing someone with accommodation.
- Example: The university provides quarters for its international students.
5. A quarter of an hour; a period of 15 minutes.
- Example: The meeting will start in a quarter of an hour, so please be ready.

1. To provide housing or accommodations for someone.
- Example: The military quarters the troops in barracks during training exercises.

Middle English 'quartr', from Old French 'quartier', meaning 'a fourth part'.

living quarters:

The space where someone resides.

quarters of the globe:

Referring to different parts or regions of the world.

military quarters:

Housing facilities specifically for military personnel.

quarter:

One-fourth of something.

quarterly:

Occurring every three months.

quart:

A unit of liquid capacity.

Meaning: A quarter of a dollar.

Example Sentence: Can you lend me a quarter? I need it for the vending machine.

Meaning: An area where someone lives or certain activities are concentrated.

Example Sentence: Let's meet in the party quarters later.