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quarters

[ˈkwɔːtəz]

quarters Definition

  • 1one of four equal or almost equal parts of something; a quarter part
  • 2a place of residence or lodging, especially for military personnel
  • 3a 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

Phrases with 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.

  • 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.