Definition

Noun: - A period of twenty-five years; one-fourth of a century.

Usage

The term "quarter-century" is used to denote a specific, measurable duration of time equivalent to 25 years. It is often employed in historical, demographic, or personal contexts to mark significant spans.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "To span a quarter-century": To cover or last for a period of 25 years.
  • His research spans a quarter-century of archaeological discoveries.
• "A quarter-century milestone": A significant point or achievement reached after 25 years.
  • The couple celebrated their quarter-century milestone with a renewal of vows.

Variants and Related Words

• Century (n): A period of 100 years.
• Decade (n): A period of 10 years.
• Millennium (n): A period of 1000 years.

Synonyms

• 25 years: The literal equivalent.
• Twenty-five-year period: A more descriptive synonym.

Notes on Meaning

The word "quarter-century" is a compound noun. Its meaning is strictly temporal and numerical, referring precisely to one-fourth of a 100-year century. It does not have idiomatic or figurative meanings separate from this duration.

Noun

1. a period of 25 years