Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quarter-hour
Noun
/ˈkwɔːtər ˈaʊər/
Definition
A period of fifteen minutes.
Examples
- She will arrive in a quarter-hour.
- Let’s take a break for a quarter-hour before continuing.
- The meeting will start at the quarter-hour mark.
Meaning
A quarter-hour is one-fourth of an hour, which translates to 15 minutes. It is often used to denote a specific time on the clock or as a segment of time in daily activities.
Synonyms
- 15 minutes
- Quarter of an hour
