quarters

[ˈkwɔːtəz]

quarters Definition

• 1. one of four equal or almost equal parts of something; a quarter part
• 2. a place of residence or lodging, especially for military personnel
• 3. a period of three months, especially as a division of the year

Using quarters: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quarters" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The cake was divided into quarters.

• Example

  The soldiers were assigned to their quarters.

• Example

  The first quarter of the year is January through March.

quarters Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quarters

• section
• segment
• portion
• lodging
• residence
• dwelling
• habitation
• term

Phrases with quarters

• close quarters

  a situation where people or things are very close together

  Example

  The two teams played in close quarters, making it difficult to score.

• headquarters

  the main offices or center of control of an organization

  Example

  The company's headquarters are located in New York City.

• living quarters

  a place where someone lives or stays, especially a place provided for military personnel

  Example

  The soldiers were given new living quarters.

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Summary: quarters in Brief

The term 'quarters' [ˈkwɔːtəz] refers to one of four equal parts of something, a place of residence or lodging, or a period of three months. It can be used in phrases like 'close quarters,' meaning a situation where people or things are very close together, or 'headquarters,' referring to the main offices or center of control of an organization. 'Living quarters' denotes a place where someone lives or stays, especially a place provided for military personnel.