three-quarter

adjective

three-quar·​ter ˈthrē-ˈk(w)ȯ(r)-tər 

: extending to three-quarters of the normal full length

a three-quarter sleeve

Examples of three-quarter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The drawing from 1517, entitled Portrait of Susanna Pfeffinger (Sélestat 1465 – Strasbourg 1538), wife of Friedrich Prechter, shown bust-length, three-quarter view facing left, was done in silverpoint and captures a modest Strasbourg woman. —News Desk, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026

The partially heated giant structure has also been outfitted with a three-quarter bathroom, a washer and dryer hookup, a wash bay for cleaning vehicles and equipment and a home gym. —Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 23 Mar. 2026

Recently, Stewart shared a video wearing a three-quarter-length trench coat that immediately piqued my interest. —Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026

An additional six-stall barn has been renovated into a two-chair hair salon, complete with a bedroom, a three-quarter bath, a loft bedroom, a kitchen with dining space and a bar-lounge with a fireplace. —Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for three-quarter

• colporteur
• exporter
• headquarter
• importer
• reporter
• supporter
• transporter
• mortar
• quarter
• shorter
• sorter