What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
trimonthly
Example
The magazine is published trimonthly, with new issues coming out every three months. [trimonthly: adverb]
Example
I pay my car insurance trimonthly, which means I make a payment every three months. [trimonthly: adjective]
quarterly
Example
The company releases its quarterly earnings report every three months. [quarterly: adjective]
Example
We have a quarterly meeting to discuss our progress and goals. [quarterly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Quarterly is more commonly used than trimonthly in everyday language and business contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between trimonthly and quarterly?
Quarterly is more formal than trimonthly and is often used in professional and academic settings.
