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 Pride March is free for all community members to view along the roughly three-quarter-mile route. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026

Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional. — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 26 June 2026

The three-quarter sleeve allows for easy spring-to-summer styling, while the lightweight polyester material feels breezy and buttery soft to the touch. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026

This required having a more vertical base before dropping to his three-quarter throwing motion. — Kansas City Star, 18 June 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