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
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This maxi style is easy to dress up or down with its flowy, tiered fabric that’s designed with three-quarter-length lantern sleeves and empire waist.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
The drawing from 1517, entitled Portrait of Susanna Pfeffinger (Sélestat 1465 – Strasbourg 1538), wife of Friedrich Prechter, shown bust-length, three-quarter view facing left, was done in silverpoint and captures a modest Strasbourg woman.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026
The partially heated giant structure has also been outfitted with a three-quarter bathroom, a washer and dryer hookup, a wash bay for cleaning vehicles and equipment and a home gym.
—Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Recently, Stewart shared a video wearing a three-quarter-length trench coat that immediately piqued my interest.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
The drawing from 1517, entitled Portrait of Susanna Pfeffinger (Sélestat 1465 – Strasbourg 1538), wife of Friedrich Prechter, shown bust-length, three-quarter view facing left, was done in silverpoint and captures a modest Strasbourg woman.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026
The partially heated giant structure has also been outfitted with a three-quarter bathroom, a washer and dryer hookup, a wash bay for cleaning vehicles and equipment and a home gym.
—Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Recently, Stewart shared a video wearing a three-quarter-length trench coat that immediately piqued my interest.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Three-quarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-quarter. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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