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

There’s also a $7-per-month add-on, billed quarterly, that’s all about international sports, specifically soccer, with ESPN and Fox’s Deportes channels, plus Real Madrid’s proprietary channel. —Dan Reilly, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025

The interest rate is set quarterly—the most recent rates are based on the federal short-term rate determined in July 2025. —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025

Adjective

Dollar Tree , Macy's , and Campbell report their quarterly results before Wednesday's opening bell. —Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025

Law enforcement agencies will also be eligible for quarterly performance bonuses ranging from $500 to $1,000 per officer, based on effectiveness. —Dan Gooding gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025

Noun

Moody's quarterly paints a sobering picture for hospitals and health systems. —Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025

Two valuable posts a week are better than one brilliant post quarterly. —Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 20 June 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