noun
quarter
A particular district or area.
Small cafes line the narrow streets of the old quarter.
Etymology
Quarter originally means a fourth part. It broadened to any division or section of a larger place, including a district within a city.
More examples
- The city's historic quarter attracts visitors all year.
- Several galleries share a courtyard in the arts quarter.
- Support for the plan comes from an unexpected quarter.
Forms
quarter · quarters
Similar words
- district
- Often has official boundaries or a designated administrative purpose.
- neighborhood
- Emphasizes nearby homes and community rather than a distinctive city division.