Quarter: meaning, definitions and examples

Same as the first entry for 'quarter', as it has dual meanings of the coin and one-fourth segment. No additional context needed.

• He gave me a quarter as change
• She divided the pie into four quarters

Typically used in written or more formal contexts when specifying an amount of money. It is often seen on pricing labels or in written descriptions where precise amounts are needed.

• The candy costs 25 cents
• The tax was an additional 25 cents

Used similarly to '25 cents' but is more common in spoken language. It provides clarity in conversations where the amount of money is being discussed or when less formal phrasing is appropriate.

• The toy costs twenty-five cents
• I found twenty-five cents on the street

Typically used in North American educational institutions to divide the academic year into four equal parts.

• I'll be taking chemistry next quarter.
• The winter quarter starts in January.