Meaning & Definition of word "Quarter"

Quarter

/ˈkwɔːr.tər/

1. One of four equal or corresponding parts into which something is or can be divided.
- Example: He ate only a quarter of the pizza.
2. A period of three months, especially in finance or education.
- Example: The company's profits increased in the last quarter.
3. A district or area of a city.
- Example: She moved to the arts quarter of the city.
4. A coin that is worth one fourth of a dollar in the United States.
- Example: I found a quarter on the ground.

1. To divide something into four equal parts.
- Example: Please quarter the cake before serving.
2. To provide housing or lodging for someone.
- Example: They were quartered in a nearby hotel during the conference.

Middle English 'quarter', from Old French 'quart', from Latin 'quartus' meaning 'fourth'.

quarter of an hour:

15 minutes.

give no quarter:

To show no mercy.

quarter back:

The player who directs the offensive play in football.

quarterback:

The player in American football responsible for directing the offense.

quarterly:

Occurring once every three months.

quartermaster:

An officer responsible for the supply of troops.

Meaning: A quarter means a 25 cent coin.

Example Sentence: I only have a quarter for the vending machine.

Meaning: Refers to a place or section, often in terms of living space.

Example Sentence: They live in a nice quarter by the beach.