quarterly

1 of 3

adverb

quar·​ter·​ly ˈkwȯ(r)-tər-lē 

1

: in heraldic quarters or quarterings

2

: at 3-month intervals

quarterly

2 of 3

adjective

1

: computed for or payable at 3-month intervals

a quarterly premium

2

: recurring, issued, or spaced at 3-month intervals

3

: divided into heraldic quarters or compartments

quarterly

3 of 3

noun

plural quarterlies

: a periodical published four times a year

Examples of quarterly in a Sentence

Adjective

The company holds quarterly meetings.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

That’s always been the intention behind this tasting menu, which changes quarterly and explores predominantly culture and art themes. —Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025

The original data was derived from the Kewaunee Scientific Corporation quarterly 10-Q report dated March 14, 2025. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025

Adjective

The state government will require quarterly reports on the costs, with annual reports directed to the governor's office. —Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025

School resource officers will hold training at the city’s schools, and quarterly training for the general community will be planned. —Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2025

Noun

Dividend coverage is often tight, however, and Trinity doesn’t use supplementals—the entirety of its 13% yield is on its quarterlies, which means owners need to keep close watch on NII. —Brett Owens, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025

The original data was derived from the Guru App Factory Corp Com quarterly 10-Q report dated March 13, 2025. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1818, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

quarterly

1 of 3 adverb

quar·​ter·​ly ˈkwȯ(r)t-ər-lē 

: four times a year

interest compounded quarterly

quarterly

2 of 3 adjective

: coming or happening every three months

quarterly premium

quarterly meeting

quarterly

3 of 3 noun

plural quarterlies

: a magazine published four times a year