Quartern (Noun)
Meaning
One of four equal parts; "a quarter of a pound".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The recipe calls for a quartern of flour in order to make the dough rise properly.
- The store sells coffee beans by the quartern, which is more affordable for regular customers.
- Divide the pizza into quarters and assign each quartern to a different family member.
- A quartern of the city's population relies heavily on public transportation.
- She ate a quartern of the cake before realizing it was too rich for her taste buds.