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

How to redeem your savings Rewards are issued quarterly. —Jasmin Suknanan,jason Stauffer, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025

As for cocktails, director of beverage François Cavelier signs a drinks menu that rotates quarterly to explore spirits terroirs. —Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025

Adjective

In its most recent quarterly report, Walmart’s earnings and revenue came in ahead of expectations, prompting the retailer to lift its forecasts for the remainder of the year. —Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025

Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch surged nearly 20% after the retailer beat on quarterly earnings and revenue. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025

Noun

My closet is currently undergoing its quarterly changing of the guard — a.k.a. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025

However, heavy spenders who consistently exceed $3,000 quarterly in dining, airfare, or hotels may find the caps limiting. —Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

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