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quarters

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkwɔɹtɝz// UK //kwˈɔːtəz// quar·ters

n. the rooms or buildings where people live and sleep, especially in the military or on a ship. You use this word when talking about housing for a specific group of workers.

n. living accommodations or lodgings assigned to personnel, particularly in a military, naval, or domestic service context. Often implies a restricted or designated area within a larger facility.


SIMPLE

The soldiers returned to their quarters after the long training exercise.

CONTEXTUAL

The ship's crew were assigned cramped quarters below deck, while the officers enjoyed more spacious rooms above.

COMPLEX

Despite the base's modern exterior, the residential quarters remained largely unchanged since the 1950s, featuring communal bathrooms and narrow, uninsulated hallways.

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Usage

Plural in form but can take a singular or plural verb depending on whether it refers to the unit or the rooms.

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