quarters

/ ˈkwɔːtəz /

plural noun

1. housing or accommodation, esp as provided for military personnel and their families
2. the stations assigned to military personnel, esp to each crew member of a warship

   general quarters

3. (in India) housing provided by an employer or by the government
4. slang.
   functioning as singular military short for quartermaster

Example Sentences

Almost three quarters of universities in England will face financial problems next year - despite tuition fees increasing, the BBC has been told.

From BBC

But the nomination has sparked criticism in some quarters.

From BBC

Superheroes and animation packed a punch for Walt Disney Co. as “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Inside Out 2” propelled the company’s film studio to one of its best fiscal quarters.

From Los Angeles Times

The Cleveland High boys’ water polo team proved that axiom true once again, limiting defending champion Palisades to one goal in the final three quarters of a 15-4 victory in the City Section Open Division final Wednesday night at Valley College.

From Los Angeles Times

Led by Jaren Jackson Jr., the one member of the Grizzlies’ big three that was healthy, Memphis outscored the Lakers 70-53 in the second and third quarters as the Lakers did little but half-heartedly swipe at the ball and commit lazy fouls.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cabin
• cottage
• dorm