quarter

1. quarter (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A fourth part of something.: Each of four equal parts into which something can be divided; a fourth part.

Example: I ate a quarter of the pizza.

2. quarter (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A fourth part of something.: A measure of capacity used chiefly for grain or coal, varying greatly in quantity by time and location.

Example: One of these is 1 Hen. V, cap. 10, defining the quarter of corn to be eight struck bushels, and putting fines on purveyors who take more.

3. quarter (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A fourth part of something.: A fourth part of a pound; approximately 113 grams.

4. quarter (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Pertaining to an aspect of a quarter.

5. quarter (adj) — sense 5

Definition: Consisting of a fourth part, a quarter (¹⁄₄, 25%).

Example: a quarter hour; a quarter century; a quarter note; a quarter pound

6. quarter (adj) — sense 6

Definition: Related to a three-month term, a quarter of a year.

Example: A quarter day is one terminating a quarter of the year.

7. quarter (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To divide into quarters; to divide by four.

8. quarter (verb) — sense 8

Definition: To provide housing for (usually military personnel or equipment).

Example: Quarter the horses in the third stable.

9. quarter (verb) — sense 9

Definition: To lodge; to have a temporary residence.