Definitions

1. noun

a quarter of an hour or a quarter of a year.

“She arrived a quarter of an hour late.”

2. noun

a living space or apartment, typically including a kitchen and bathroom, and usually found in a building.

“He rented a cozy quarter in the city center.”

3. noun

a unit of currency, especially one that is one-fourth of the basic unit.

“The quarter is the second-smallest denomination of US coinage.”

4. noun

a division of a town, city, or other urban area, especially one that is governed separately.

“The quarter of town was known for its vibrant nightlife.”

5. noun

the four divisions of a day, especially in terms of the position of the sun.

“The sun rises in the quarter of the day known as morning.”

6. noun

a group of four things, especially four horses or other animals.

“The team of four horses was referred to as a quarter.”

7. verb

to divide into quarters, especially in preparation for a game or competition.

“The teams will quarter the field before the big match.”