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

"You're bringing people together from all over the world, putting them in close quarters, and exposing them to viruses they've never encountered before," she says.

From BBC

A poll conducted by Prof Pepin-Neff at Bondi Beach two years ago found three quarters of respondents would swim at the beach even if shark nets were taken out.

From BBC

The Department of Health has said due to encompass, Northern Ireland's new patient record system, it is unable to provide a complete picture for validated breast cancer referrals for certain quarters.

From BBC

The quarterly rise marks the first year-over-year sales increase the company has seen in three quarters.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearly three quarters of this season are still to be played, but if the Rams keep winning and Nacua keeps producing, the third-year pro could be on a track similar to Kupp’s historic season.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cabin 
• cottage 
• dorm