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quar·ter ˈkwȯ(r)-tər 
also
ˈkȯ(r)- 2
: any of various units of capacity or weight equal to or derived from one fourth of some larger unit
4
: the fourth part of a measure of time: such as
b
: a school term of about 12 weeks
c
6
a
: one limb of a quadruped with the adjacent parts
especially : one fourth part of the carcass of a slaughtered animal including a leg
b
7
a
: the region or direction lying under any of the four divisions of the horizon
b
: one of the four parts into which the horizon is divided or the cardinal point corresponding to it
c
: a compass point or direction other than the cardinal points
9
a
: an assigned station or post
b
quarters plural : an assembly of a ship's company for ceremony, drill, or emergency
c
11
a
: a fourth part of the moon's period
b
: a half-illuminated phase of the moon that occurs a quarter period after or before a new moon
quartered; quartering; quarters
4
a
: to arrange or bear (different coats of arms) quarterly on one escutcheon
b
: to add (a coat of arms) to others on one escutcheon
c
: to divide (a shield) into distinct sections (as by stripes)
: consisting of or equal to a quarter
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun Cut the pie into quarters. an inch and a quarter a quarter of a cup of sugar He was three quarters of an hour early. Verb The hunters quartered the deer. We were quartered in log cabins at the camp. Adjective a quarter acre of land They live less than a quarter mile from us. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Allison Morrow, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022 Could Wenning persuade the Schickhaus Company, in Kearny, New Jersey, to manufacture the new quarter-pound frankfurter? Adam Reiner, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 On the other sideline, Saguaro coach Jason Mohns voiced his own displeasure with the officials, highlighting a third quarter play on which receiver Deric English was ejected for cursing. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2022 How the Wisconsin quarter error occurred A USA Today investigation published in 2006 concluded that as many as 50,000 coins include the flaw. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 First, after the Huskies stunned the Utah State crowd with a 14-0 opening quarter, Nate Carter’s fumble at the beginning of the second brought the white sea of fans to life. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022 Your desk is American, of quarter-sawn oak, and dates to circa 1905. Jerry L. Dobesh, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022 However, the shot of the rear quarter panel shows character lines that appear awfully similar to those on the current Crosstrek. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 2 Sep. 2022 Meater Plus is a wireless meat thermometer system consisting of three components: a five-and-quarter-inch-long stainless steel and ceramic probe, its magnetic bamboo base, and a smartphone app. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 1 Sep. 2022 Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2021 Before unleashing the herbivores, the Carr’s will survey a client’s land, ensuring no imminent hazard, and quarter it off into four different sections. Camille Sauers, Chron, 30 Sep. 2021 Ochoa responded to my question with an adage—the only way to eat an elephant is to quarter it into pieces. Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 7 May 2021 Use a sharp paring knife to cut the citrus in half lengthwise and then quarter each half to create four wedges. Rebekah Peppler, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2021 If using white mushrooms, halve the small ones and quarter the bigger ones. Dallas News, 28 Dec. 2020 Loomer cosponsored legislation to draw and quarter Jack Dorsey or replace John Roberts with QAnon on the Supreme Court. Isaac Schorr, National Review, 20 Aug. 2020 As the pasta cooks, quarter the sausages lengthwise, then slice 1/2-inch thick. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2020 According to McDonald, all the elk were quartered out. Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 10 Feb. 2020 Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Dec. 2021 First quarter earnings season is slated to kick off next week with the release of results from several banks. Jessica Menton, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2020 Details could be revealed when the company releases first quarter earnings Tuesday. Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2020 First quarter earnings season is also still a few weeks out, and investors have to fly blind in terms of the financial impact on businesses. Anneken Tappe, CNN, 14 Mar. 2020 Davidson jumped out of his car, moved to the front quarter panel of the car and drew his Taser. oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2020 Day time rain totals of up to a tenth or quarter inch are possible. Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2019 The Street didn't get too much of a high from Aurora Cannabis' 4th quarter earnings late Wednesday, but the cannabis company is still reporting strong growth. Anne Sraders, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2019 The longtime justice spoke with Katherine Baicker, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, before about 400 people, reflecting on her career as an attorney battling for women’s rights and her quarter century on the nation’s highest court. Jessica Villagomez, chicagotribune.com, 9 Sep. 2019 See More
Noun
Most observers expect Jay Powell to announce yet another three-quarter-point hike, though the odds of a full-point hike — pretty much unthinkable before this week — aren't insignificant. Allison Morrow, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022 Could Wenning persuade the Schickhaus Company, in Kearny, New Jersey, to manufacture the new quarter-pound frankfurter? Adam Reiner, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 On the other sideline, Saguaro coach Jason Mohns voiced his own displeasure with the officials, highlighting a third quarter play on which receiver Deric English was ejected for cursing. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2022 How the Wisconsin quarter error occurred A USA Today investigation published in 2006 concluded that as many as 50,000 coins include the flaw. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 First, after the Huskies stunned the Utah State crowd with a 14-0 opening quarter, Nate Carter’s fumble at the beginning of the second brought the white sea of fans to life. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022 Your desk is American, of quarter-sawn oak, and dates to circa 1905. Jerry L. Dobesh, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022 However, the shot of the rear quarter panel shows character lines that appear awfully similar to those on the current Crosstrek. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 2 Sep. 2022 Meater Plus is a wireless meat thermometer system consisting of three components: a five-and-quarter-inch-long stainless steel and ceramic probe, its magnetic bamboo base, and a smartphone app. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 1 Sep. 2022 Verb
To start, quarter the whole apples, then toss into a large saucepan and cover with 1 inch of cold water. Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2021 Before unleashing the herbivores, the Carr’s will survey a client’s land, ensuring no imminent hazard, and quarter it off into four different sections. Camille Sauers, Chron, 30 Sep. 2021 Ochoa responded to my question with an adage—the only way to eat an elephant is to quarter it into pieces. Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 7 May 2021 Use a sharp paring knife to cut the citrus in half lengthwise and then quarter each half to create four wedges. Rebekah Peppler, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2021 If using white mushrooms, halve the small ones and quarter the bigger ones. Dallas News, 28 Dec. 2020 Loomer cosponsored legislation to draw and quarter Jack Dorsey or replace John Roberts with QAnon on the Supreme Court. Isaac Schorr, National Review, 20 Aug. 2020 As the pasta cooks, quarter the sausages lengthwise, then slice 1/2-inch thick. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2020 According to McDonald, all the elk were quartered out. Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 10 Feb. 2020 Adjective
There was the fourth-quarter cross-quarter bounce pass to Keldon Johnson for a 3-pointer. Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Dec. 2021 First quarter earnings season is slated to kick off next week with the release of results from several banks. Jessica Menton, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2020 Details could be revealed when the company releases first quarter earnings Tuesday. Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2020 First quarter earnings season is also still a few weeks out, and investors have to fly blind in terms of the financial impact on businesses. Anneken Tappe, CNN, 14 Mar. 2020 Davidson jumped out of his car, moved to the front quarter panel of the car and drew his Taser. oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2020 Day time rain totals of up to a tenth or quarter inch are possible. Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2019 The Street didn't get too much of a high from Aurora Cannabis' 4th quarter earnings late Wednesday, but the cannabis company is still reporting strong growth. Anne Sraders, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2019 The longtime justice spoke with Katherine Baicker, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, before about 400 people, reflecting on her career as an attorney battling for women’s rights and her quarter century on the nation’s highest court. Jessica Villagomez, chicagotribune.com, 9 Sep. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin quartarius, from quartus fourth
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of quarter was in the 14th century Phrases Containing quarter
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