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Definition of "quarter-past" []

  • Attributive form of quarter past, noun. (adjective)

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Use "quarter-past" in a sentence
  • "Among those who carry the banner, Green Park has the reputation of opening its gates earlier than the other parks, and at quarter-past four in the morning, I, and many more, entered Green Park."
  • "And, Vitrue discovered, fans posted and commented more on items published during the first fifteen minutes of the hour than on posts published at quarter-past, half-past, and quarter-to the hour."
  • "The next morning, at quarter-past six, Martin was routed out for a quarter-to-seven breakfast."