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noun

Definition of quartersnext
plural of quarter
as in residence
the place where one lives maintained a level of cleanliness and neatness that was unusual for a bachelor's quarters

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quarters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of quarter
as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter the militia is being quartered just outside the city

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarters
  1. residence
  2. roof
  3. house
  4. accommodates
  5. abode
  6. lodging
  7. dwelling
  8. home
Noun
  • Over a decade after rocker Anthony Kiedis sold his home in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles for nearly $1.9 million, the Red Hot Chili Peppers founder and lead singer’s former residence has once again surfaced for sale.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • For his second outing on Nov. 5, Prince William met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the president’s official residence in Cape Town.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of residence
Noun
  • Cue also said his father was hit when their roof collapsed.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Despite the sunny and relatively warm conditions, the roof will be closed for all three shows, Lucas Oil Stadium officials said.
    Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of roof
Noun
  • Teams were in the field to assess houses and other structures that have been destroyed or damaged.
    Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • In November, Kevin sets tree stands low in mountain draws, often fairly close to houses, roads, and developments.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of house
Verb
  • There’s also an exterior laptop sleeve and another pocket that nicely accommodates my toiletry bag and sunglasses.
    Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The home accommodates a bedroom, bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and washroom.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of accommodates
Noun
  • Known as Castillo de la Esperanza (Castle of Hope), the Mediterranean-style abode is now on the market for $5.5 million.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The Victorian-era abode is filled with natural light thanks to the ample floor-to-ceiling windows.
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of abode
Noun
  • Mission Viejo voters are opposing by more than 53% the city’s request to increase to 12% the transient occupancy tax collected on hotel and other lodging stays to raise revenue for city coffers.
    Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) has found new Nevada lodgings for their annual film bazaar, which will set up shop at the Palms Resort Casino from Nov. 5 to 10.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of lodging
Noun
  • The technology could be applied to the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) opportunity that many cities are legalizing to provide more housing supply.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The dwelling was initially listed for $30 million in January 2024 before the price bumped down to $28.5 million in May, and then $26 million in October.
    India Roby, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of dwelling
Noun
  • Since 1994, his home has been a historical house museum next to Campbell City Hall.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Brad Simpson is charged in the death of Suzanne Simpson, a 51-year-old mother of four who was last seen outside her San Antonio home on Oct. 7 by her neighbor, officials have said.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of home
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