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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

quarter

/kwɔrtər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does quarter mean?

noun, verb

A quarter is a period of 15 minutes or a fourth part of something. To quarter is to divide something into four parts or to provide food and shelter to someone.

Example

"The clock struck a quarter to three, and we decided to take a break."

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