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

Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Prediction markets traders are confident the Securities and Exchange Commission will change its rules governing how often companies must report financial statements to shareholders, to semiannually from quarterly, following a formal proposal by regulators on Tuesday. —Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 6 May 2026

Vibrio case data is released quarterly by NCDHHS. —Eva Flowe may 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026

Adjective

For most units, that means regular filter replacements, cleaning (of the unit and ducts), and quarterly professional maintenance. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026

Summary And Scorecard Short-term results are generally not meaningful for Berkshire, which is managed with a focus on increasing long-term value rather than meeting quarterly hurdles. —Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026

Noun

Morris will be required to verify his registration quarterly for the rest of his life. —Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026

After the initial 120-day window, check-ins shift to quarterly and then ultimately annually. —Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

1563, 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