Quarter Definition
quarter
noun
- one of four equal parts; "a quarter of a pound"
- a district of a city having some distinguishing character; "the Latin Quarter"
- (football, professional basketball) one of four divisions into which some games are divided; "both teams scored in the first quarter"
- a unit of time equal to 15 minutes or a quarter of an hour; "it's a quarter til 4"; "a quarter after 4 o'clock"
- one of four periods into which the school year is divided; "the fall quarter ends at Christmas"
- a fourth part of a year; three months; "unemployment fell during the last quarter"
- one of the four major division of the compass; "the wind is coming from that quarter"
- a quarter of a hundredweight (25 pounds)
- a quarter of a hundredweight (28 pounds)
- a United States or Canadian coin worth one fourth of a dollar; "he fed four quarters into the slot machine"
- an unspecified person; "he dropped a word in the right quarter"
- the rear part of a ship
- piece of leather that comprises the part of a shoe or boot covering the heel and joining the vamp
- clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent; "he surrendered but asked for quarter"
verb
- provide housing for (military personnel)
- pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him; "in the old days, people were drawn and quartered for certain crimes"
- divide into quarters; "quarter an apple"
- divide by four; divide into quarters
"Quarter" in song lyrics
See how quarter is used in real songs:
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"From Uptown, got a house and a quarter"
504 Boyz f/ Slay Sean, Young Blaze — Yeah Yeah -
"Make you shag down make you shake it for a quarter"
5th Ward Weebie f/ Kane & Abel, Mystikal — Show Dat Work -
"It's a flip of the quarter"
Aceyalone — The Hurt
Words that rhyme with quarter
Usage tips for "quarter"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "quarter" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for quarter to find words that pair well.