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QUARTER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun verb adjective noun 3 noun verb adjective Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Medical Definition Medical More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Medical More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In quarter 1 of 3 noun quar·​ter ˈkwȯ(r)-tər also ˈkȯ(r)- Synonyms of quarter 1 : one of four equal parts into which something is divisible : a fourth part in the top quarter of his class 2 : any of various units of capacity or weight equal to or derived from one fourth of some larger unit 3 : any of various units of length or area equal to one fourth of some larger unit 4 : the fourth part of a measure of time: such as a : one of a set of four 3-month divisions of a year business was up during the third quarter b : a school term of about 12 weeks c : quarter hour a quarter after three 5 a : a coin worth a quarter of a dollar b : the sum of 25 cents 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 quarters plural , chiefly British : hindquarter sense 2 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 d (1) : an unspecified person or group … financial help from many quarters … — Current Biography (2) : a point, direction, or place not definitely identified The view to the rear quarter … — Consumer Reports The oft-repeated Roman story is written in still legible characters in every quarter [=all over] of the Old World … — Henry David Thoreau 8 a : a division or district of a town or city … a huge immigrant quarter like the Lower East Side … — Deborah Dash Moore b : the inhabitants of such a quarter 9 a : an assigned station or post b quarters plural : an assembly of a ship's company for ceremony, drill, or emergency c quarters plural : living accommodations : lodgings show you to your quarters 10 : merciful consideration of an opponent a team that gave no quarter during the championship game specifically : the clemency of not killing a defeated enemy 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 12 : the side of a horse's hoof between the toe and the heel see hoof illustration 13 a : any of the four parts into which a heraldic field is divided b : a bearing or charge occupying the first fourth part of a heraldic field 14 : the stern area of a ship's side 15 : one side of the upper of a shoe or boot from heel to vamp 16 : one of the four equal periods into which the playing time of some games is divided quarter 2 of 3 verb quartered ; quartering ; quarters transitive verb 1 a : to cut or divide into four equal or nearly equal parts quarter an apple condemned to be hanged, drawn, and quartered b archaic : divide 2 : to provide with lodging or shelter 3 : to crisscross (an area) in many directions 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) intransitive verb 1 : lodge , dwell 2 : to crisscross a district 3 : to change from one quarter to another the moon quarters 4 : to strike on a ship's quarter the wind was quartering quarter 3 of 3 adjective : consisting of or equal to a quarter Synonyms of quarter Relevance Noun district neighborhood section Verb house accommodate room roof See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of quarter in a Sentence 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 Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Noun China’s industrial firms ended the first quarter with faster growth in earnings, an acceleration that hid a widening split between companies under pressure from higher costs and others benefiting from rising oil prices and the global artificial intelligence boom. — Bloomberg , 27 Apr. 2026 The Spurs led by as much as 20 in the fourth quarter , which is an incredible turnaround. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times , 27 Apr. 2026 Verb This side of deeply roasted, tender sweet potatoes comes quartered and seasoned with GK’s take on togarashi. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine , 30 Apr. 2026 Finally, he was drawn and quartered , his remains displayed in the public square. — Literary Hub , 19 Mar. 2026 Adjective Organizers noted there's a quarter -mile distance from the ADA lot to the East Gate. — Jackie Kostek, CBS News , 30 Apr. 2026 Brian Schottenheimer never took issue with Pickens publicly in his first season as a head coach after a quarter -century as an NFL assistant. — ABC News , 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quarter 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 See more words from the same century Phrases Containing quarter (a) quarter after (a) quarter of (a) quarter past (a) quarter to lamb's - quarter no quarter quarter - bound quarter day quarter horse quarter hour quarter note quarter panel quarter rest quarter section quarter sessions quarter tone three - quarter three - quarter - bound Rhymes for quarter mortar shorter sorter colporteur exporter headquarter importer reporter supporter transporter See All Rhymes for quarter Browse Nearby Words quartation quarter quarterage See all Nearby Words Articles Related to quarter 9 Words for Places People Call 'Home' What do you call your digs? 9 Words for Transnational Currencies Same name, different countries Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Quarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarter. 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Copy Citation Kids Definition quarter 1 of 3 noun quar·​ter ˈkwȯ(r)t-ər 1 : one of four equal parts 2 : a unit (as of weight or length) that equals one fourth of some larger unit 3 a : any of four 3-month divisions of a year b : a school term of about 12 weeks c : a coin worth a fourth of a dollar d : the sum of 25 cents e : one fourth part of a slaughtered animal including a leg a quarter of beef f : a fourth part of the moon's period a moon in its first quarter g : one of the four equal parts into which the playing time of some games is divided 4 : someone or something (as a place, direction, or group) not named complaints came from all quarters 5 a : a particular division or district of a city b : an assigned station especially of a member of a crew call to quarters c plural : the place where one lives : lodging 6 : mercy sense 1a show no quarter to the enemy quarter 2 of 3 verb 1 a : to divide into four equal parts b : to separate into parts peel and quarter an orange 2 : to provide with lodging or shelter quarter 3 of 3 adjective : consisting of or equal to a quarter Etymology Noun Middle English quarter "a fourth part," from early French quarter (same meaning), derived from Latin quartus "a fourth" Medical Definition quarter noun quar·​ter ˈkwȯ(r)t-ər 1 : one limb of a quadruped with the adjacent parts 2 : one teat together with the part of a cow's udder that it drains 3 : the side of a horse's hoof between the toe and the heel More from Merriam-Webster on quarter Nglish: Translation of quarter for Spanish Speakers Last Updated: 2 May 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? 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