Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quarter
noun
/ˈkwɔːr.tər/
Definition
One-fourth of something, often used to refer to a portion of money or time.
Examples
- The pizza was cut into quarters for sharing.
- He paid the bill in quarters.
- We will meet in a quarter of an hour.
Meaning
A quarter represents 25 percent of a whole.
Synonyms
- fourth
- section
- segment
