Pronunciation: /kwɔːrtər/

Definitions of quarter

noun a coin worth 25 cents

Example Sentences

A1 I need a quarter for the vending machine.

A2 She cut the apple into quarters.

B1 The company reported a strong performance in the first quarter of the year.

B2 The football team scored a goal in the final quarter of the game.

C1 The art exhibition showcased works from the early 20th quarter of artists.

C2 The CEO's decision to invest in new technology paid off in the last quarter, leading to increased profits.

verb to divide into four equal parts

Example Sentences

A1 I will quarter the pizza so we can all have a slice.

A2 She likes to quarter her sandwich before eating it.

B1 The chef will quarter the chicken before cooking it.

B2 In baking, it's important to quarter the ingredients accurately for the recipe.

C1 The scientist decided to quarter the sample for further analysis.

C2 The artist plans to quarter the canvas to create a unique composition.

Examples of quarter in a Sentence

formal The company reported a decrease in revenue for the third quarter of the fiscal year.

informal I'll meet you at the cafe in a quarter of an hour.

slang Let's catch up over coffee in a quarter.

figurative She's always a quarter late to our meetings, but we've learned to adjust our schedules.

Grammatical Forms of quarter

past tense

quartered

plural

quarters

comparative

more quarter

superlative

most quarter

present tense

quarter

future tense

will quarter

perfect tense

have quartered

continuous tense

is quartering

singular

quarter

positive degree

quarter

infinitive

to quarter

gerund

quartering

participle

quartered

Origin and Evolution of quarter

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'quarter' originated from the Latin word 'quartarius' meaning 'a fourth part'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'quarter' has evolved to not only refer to a fourth part of something but also to a period of three months, a section of a city, and a coin worth 25 cents.