in close quarters

phrase

: very close together

Over 200 people lived in close quarters on the ship.

Examples of in close quarters in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Because animals like livestock are often in close quarters, eggs can potentially transfer from one animal to another, so Infected animals should be isolated from others until their wounds heal. — Alice Park, Time, 2 July 2026

Basic trainees live, eat and train in close quarters, while the physical demands of training and chronic sleep deprivation can weaken the immune system. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 1 July 2026

When cleaning protocols break down, those germs can spread rapidly in close quarters. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026

She’s backed in close quarters by guitarist Luke Doucet and bassist Melissa McClelland. — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for in close quarters

• exporters
• headquarters
• hindquarters
• importers
• reporters
• supporters
• transporters
• mortars
• porters
• sorters