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quarters
KWAW-tuhz
Quarters (noun) means living accommodation, especially for soldiers or staff. Example: “The crew's quarters were small but warm and clean.”
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Living accommodation, especially for soldiers or staff.
"The crew's quarters were small but warm and clean."
"The officers were given quarters near the base."
"Staff quarters were located behind the main house."
How to use quarters
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhere someone lives, especially when provided by an employer or the military.
Common pairings
living quarters
staff quarters
close quarters
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What does “quarters” mean?
The word “quarters” means living accommodation, especially for soldiers or staff. In plain terms, where someone lives, especially when provided by an employer or the military.
How do you pronounce “quarters”?
“Quarters” is pronounced KWAW-tuhz (/ˈkwɔɹtɚz/ in IPA).
How do you use “quarters” in a sentence?
Here is “quarters” used in a sentence: “The officers were given quarters near the base.”
What part of speech is “quarters”?
“Quarters” is a noun.
Is “quarters” a common word?
“Quarters” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is "quarters" singular or plural?
When it means living accommodation, "quarters" is used in the plural form and takes a plural verb, as in "the quarters were cramped." It refers to lodging as a whole rather than a single space.
What is the difference between "quarters" and "barracks"?
"Quarters" is a general term for living accommodation, especially for soldiers or staff, and can include officers' rooms or staff lodging. "Barracks" refers more specifically to buildings that house groups of soldiers.
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